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This preface discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of this publication. The following sections are in this chapter:
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
The version history of this document is provided below beginning with version OL-5418-06.
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This publication describes the installation and configuration of the Cisco 7301 router, replacement or upgrading of field replaceable units (FRUs), and troubleshooting of the Cisco 7301 hardware. The purpose of this guide is to enable the safe and efficient installation of the Cisco 7301 router.
This publication is primarily designed for the person responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Cisco 7301 router. The users of this guide should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and have experience as electronic or electromechanical technicians. Users of this guide should also have experience in installing high-end networking equipment. Certain procedures described in this guide require a certified electrician.
For configuration applications, refer to the Cisco IOS configuration guides and command references and to the documents listed in the "Related Documentation" section at the end of this preface.
The major sections of this installation and configuration guide are as follows:
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This chapter provides a hardware overview as well as installation instructions for a small form factor (SPF) Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) module. |
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Chapter 2, "Rack-Mounting, Tabletop Installation, and Cabling" |
This chapter provides preparation and installation instructions for installing the chassis in a rack and for attaching cables. |
This chapter provides a functional overview of the system as well as startup and configuration instructions. |
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Chapter 4, "Installing and Removing Field-Replaceable Units" |
This chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing power supplies, SODIMMs, fans, CompactFlash disks, and port adapters. |
This chapter provides basic system startup troubleshooting information. |
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This appendix provides system specifications as well as port and cabling pinouts and specifications. |
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This appendix provides instructions for using the CompactFlash Disk. |
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This appendix provides configuration register information. |
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the equipment.
Your Cisco 7301 router and the Cisco IOS software running on it contain extensive features and functionality, which are documented in the following resources:
•Cisco Documentation DVD package (See the "Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request" section.)
•Cisco.com (See the "Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request" section.)
•Cisco IOS software documentation contains Cisco IOS software configuration information and support. See the modular configuration and modular command reference publications in the set that corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco hardware.
•All documentation related to the Cisco 7301 router, is listed in the online Cisco 7301 Router Documentation Roadmap. Information in this master index includes troubleshooting tools and documentation, regulatory compliance and safety information, and installation and replacement information.
Some of the Cisco 7301 documentation that is listed on the Cisco 7301 Router Documentation Roadmap includes:
–The Cisco 7301 Installation and Configuration Guide contains complete installation and startup configuration information.
–The Cisco 7301Router Quick Start Guide contains installation and configuration information and is online. It contains quick reference information about chassis or parts installation.
–The Cisco 7301 Troubleshooting document contains information to help you troubleshoot problems with the Cisco 7301 router.
–Cisco 7301 Router Troubleshooting and Configuration Notes
–Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7301 Router This document provides international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for wide-area network (WAN) interfaces for the Cisco 7301 router. It also contains information previously found in the Site Preparation and Safety Guide.
–Port adapter and service adapter documentation. See the documentation guide that ships with the port adapter or service adapter for the customer order number.
•To check the minimum software requirements of Cisco IOS software with the hardware installed on your router, Cisco maintains the Software Advisor tool on Cisco.com. This tool does not verify whether modules within a system are compatible, but it does provide the minimum IOS requirements for individual hardware modules or components.
To access Software Advisor, click Log In at Cisco.com and go to Support, Tools and Resources.
Note Access to this tool is limited to users with Cisco.com login accounts.
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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