Before You Begin; Unpacking The Router - Cisco 2900 Series Installation Manual

Before you Begin

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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In addition, depending on the type of modules you plan to use, you might need the following equipment
to connect a port to an external network:
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Unpacking the Router

Do not unpack the router until you are ready to install it. If the final installation site will not be ready
for some time, keep the chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage. When you are
ready to install the router, proceed with unpacking it.
The router, accessory kit, publications, and any optional equipment you ordered may be shipped in more
than one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you received
all of the items on the list.
Cisco 2900 and 3900 Series Hardware Installation
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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
For NEC-compliant grounding, an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal, with an inner diameter
of 1/4 in. (5 to 7 mm)
Cables for connection to the WAN and LAN ports (dependent on configuration)
Note For more information on cable specifications, see the
Specifications document
Ethernet hub or PC with a network interface card for connection to an Ethernet (LAN) port.
Console terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running HyperTerminal or similar terminal emulation
software) configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control, and no parity.
Modem for connection to the auxiliary port for remote administrative access (optional).
Data service unit (DSU) or channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) as appropriate for
serial interfaces.
External CSU for any CT1/PRI modules without a built-in CSU.
NT1 device for ISDN BRI S/T interfaces (if not supplied by your service provider).
Chapter 3
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Installing and Connecting the Router
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