System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1004

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System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 1004

Boot NCS 1004

Updated: October 6, 2026

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Use this procedure to boot NCS 1004 by connecting a terminal to the console port of the Route Processor, configuring the terminal emulation settings, and powering on the router to start the boot sequence.

Boot NCS 1004 by establishing a console terminal session and powering on the device.

Use the console port to connect to NCS 1004. By default, the console port connects to the XR mode. If necessary, you can establish subsequent connections through the management port after it is configured.

Procedure

  1. Connect a terminal to the console port of the Route Processor (RP).

  2. Start the terminal emulation program on your workstation.

    The console settings are 115,200 bits per second (bps), eight data bits, one stop bit, and no parity.

  3. Power on NCS 1004 by pressing the power switch upward to turn on the power shelves.

    When NCS 1004 boots up, the terminal emulation program displays the boot process details at the console.

  4. Press Enter.

    The boot process is complete when the system prompts you to enter the root-system username. If the prompt does not appear, wait for NCS 1004 to complete the initial boot procedure, then press Enter.

NCS 1004 boots successfully, and the system prompts for the root-system username on your console terminal.

What to do next

If the boot process fails, the preinstalled image on NCS 1004 may be corrupt. In this case, boot NCS 1004 using an external bootable USB drive.