Preface

The preface describes the revision history, audience, organization, and conventions of Cisco NCS 4216 14RU Hardware Installation Guide. It also lists sources for obtaining additional information and technical assistance from Cisco Systems.

Document Revision History

The following table lists the major changes made to this document for each release.

Date

Change Summary

April 2017

Initial Release

Document Audience

This guide is intended for users who are responsible for installing the Cisco NCS 4216 14RU Router. It is intended for users who may not be familiar with the initial configuration and troubleshooting tasks, the relationship among tasks, or the Cisco IOS software commands necessary to perform particular tasks.

Document Organization

This guide includes the following chapters and appendix:

Title

Description

Cisco NCS 4216 14RU Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco NCS 4216 14RU Router.

Preparing for Installation

This chapter provides site preparation guidelines for installing the Cisco NCS 4216 14RU Router.

Installing the Cisco NCS 4216 14RU

This chapter describes the Cisco NCS 4216 14RU Router and how to install it.

Cisco NCS 4216 14RU Initial Configuration

This chapter describes how to start the Cisco NCS 4216 14RU Router and create an initial system configuration.

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides LED and pinout information for troubleshooting purposes.

Site Log and Manufacturers

This provides a site log for tracking the installation and maintenance activities of the router.

Document Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Convention

Indication

bold font

Commands and keywords and user-entered text appear in bold font.

italic font

Document titles, new or emphasized terms, and arguments for which you supply values are in italic font.

[ ]

Elements in square brackets are optional.

{x | y | z }

Required alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.

[ x | y | z ]

Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.

string

A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.

courier font

Terminal sessions and information the system displays appear in courier font.

< >

Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets.

[ ]

Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.

!, #

An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line.

Note
Means reader take note.

Tip

Means the following information will help you solve a problem.


Caution

Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.


Timesaver

Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.


Warning

Means reader be warned. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in bodily injury.


Warning

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Note: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Note: This documentation is to be used in conjunction with the specific product installation guide that shipped with the product. Refer to the Installation Guide, Configuration Guide, or other enclosed additional documentation for further details. Statement 1071

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