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This document provides pre-installation information, such as recommendations and requirements that should be before installing your router. See the following sections to prepare for installation:
Warning | 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 to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device |
Note | SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Statement 1071. |
Warning | Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040. |
Warning | Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001 |
Warning | There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Statement 1015 |
Warning | Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment Statement 1030 |
Warning | Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada:Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Statement 1052 |
Warning | Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Statement 1035 |
Warning | Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 |
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. It can occur if electronic printed circuit cards are improperly handled and can cause complete or intermittent failures. Always follow ESD prevention procedures when removing and replacing modules:
Ensure that the router chassis is electrically connected to ground.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to channel unwanted ESD voltages safely to ground. To guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively.
If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis.
Caution | For the safety of your equipment, periodically check the resistance value of the anti-static strap. It should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohm). |
This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and operation of your router. Ensure that the site is properly prepared before beginning installation. If you are experiencing shutdowns or unusually high errors with your existing equipment, this section can also help you isolate the cause of failures and prevent future problems.
Warning | This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 20A. Statement 1005 |
Warning | To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of: 40 degrees C. Statement 1047 |
The Cisco 1100 Series ISRs require specific environmental operating conditions. Temperature, humidity, altitude, and vibration can affect the performance and reliability of the router. The following sections provide specific information to help you plan for the proper operating environment.
The Cisco 1100 Series ISRs are designed to meet the industry EMC, safety, and environmental standards described in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 1100 Series ISRs document.
Cisco 1100 Series ISRs require brackets for use with a 19-inch rack.
The following information can help you plan your equipment rack configuration:
Allow clearance around the rack for maintenance.
Allow at least one rack unit of vertical space between routers; more clearance is required when stacking multiple Cisco 1100 Series ISRs. Provide adequate heat removal mechanism to keep the surrounding air temperature well within the specified operating temperature condition.
Note | More spacing may be required depending on the installation environment. |
Enclosed racks must have adequate ventilation. Ensure that the rack is not congested, because each router generates heat. An enclosed rack should have louvered sides and a fan to provide cooling air. Heat generated by equipment near the bottom of the rack can be drawn upward into the intake ports of the equipment above it.
When mounting a chassis in an open rack, ensure that the rack frame does not block the intake or exhaust ports. If the chassis is installed on slides, check the position of the chassis when it is seated in the rack.
Cisco 1100 Series ISRs can be placed on a desktop, installed in a rack, or mounted on a wall. The location of your router and the layout of your equipment rack or wiring room are extremely important considerations for proper operation. Equipment placed too close together, inadequate ventilation, and inaccessible panels can cause malfunctions and shutdowns, and can make maintenance difficult. Plan for access to both front and rear panels of the router.
When planning your site layout and equipment locations, refer to the General Site Requirements , section. If you are currently experiencing shutdowns or an unusually high number of errors with your existing equipment, these precautions and recommendations may help you isolate the cause of failure and prevent future problems.
Ensure that the room where your router operates has adequate air circulation. Electrical equipment generates heat. Without adequate air circulation, ambient air temperature may not cool equipment to acceptable operating temperatures.
Always follow ESD-prevention procedures described in the Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to avoid damage to equipment. Damage from static discharge can cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure.
Baffles can help to isolate exhaust air from intake air, which also helps to draw cooling air through the chassis. The best placement of the baffles depends on the airflow patterns in the rack, which can be found by experimenting with different configurations.
When equipment installed in a rack (particularly in an enclosed rack) fails, try operating the equipment by itself, if possible. Power off other equipment in the rack (and in adjacent racks) to allow the router under test a maximum of cooling air and clean power.
Check the power at your site to ensure that you are receiving “clean” power (free of spikes and noise). Install a power conditioner if necessary.
Power Guidelines and Requirements lists power requirements for the Cisco 1100 Series ISRs.
Power Source |
Input Rated |
Output Rated |
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66W AC Power Adapter (PWR-66W-AC-V2) |
100-240V, 2A |
12 VDC, 5.5A |
125W AC Power Adapter (PWR-125W-AC) |
100-240 VAC, 2A, 50-60 Hz |
12VDC, 3.5A; -53.5Vdc, 1.55A |
115W AC Power Adapter (PWR-115W-AC) |
100-240VAC, 2A, 50-60 Hz |
12V, 4.6A, -53.5V 1.12A |
The following sections describe the cables needed to install your Cisco 1100 Series ISR in the following sections:
The router has both EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous (RJ-45) and USB 5-pin micro Type B, 2.0 compliant serial console ports. The console ports do not have any hardware flow control. Shielded USB cables with properly terminated shields are recommended.
Depending on the cable and the adapter used, this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at the end of the cable. Only one port can be used at the same time.
The default parameters for the console port are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. The console port does not support hardware flow control. For detailed information about installing a console terminal, see the Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem section.
For cable and port pinouts, see the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document located on Cisco.com.
The USB serial console port connects directly to the USB connector of a PC using a USB Type A to 5-pin micro USB Type-B cable. The USB Console supports full speed (12Mb/s) operation. The console port does not support hardware flow control.
Note | Always use shielded USB cables with a properly terminated shield. |
The default parameters for the console port are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. For detailed information about installing a console terminal, see the Connecting to a Console Terminal or Modem section on page 3-19.
For operation with a Microsoft Windows OS version older than Windows 7, the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be installed on any PC connected to the console port. If the driver is not installed, prompts guide you through a simple installation process.
The Cisco Windows USB Console Driver allows plugging and unplugging the USB cable from the console port without affecting Windows HyperTerminal operations. No special drivers are needed for Mac OS X or Linux.
Only one console port can be active at a time. When a cable is plugged into the USB console port, the RJ-45 port becomes inactive. Conversely, when the USB cable is removed from the USB port, the RJ-45 port becomes active.
Baud rates for the USB console port are 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 bps.
Note | 4- pin micro USB Type-B connectors are easily confused with 5-pin micro USB Type-B connectors. Only the 5-pin micro USB Type-B is supported. |
USB Console OS Compatibility
Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 2000, Window XP 32 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit
Mac OS X version 10.5.4
Redhat / Fedora Core 10 with kernel 2.6.27.5-117
Ubuntu 8.10 with kernel 2.6.27-11
Debian 5.0 with kernel 2.6
Suse 11.1 with kernel 2.6.27.7-9
The router includes an asynchronous serial console port. The console ports provide access to the router using a console terminal connected to the console port. This section discusses important cabling information to consider before connecting the router to a console terminal or modem.
Console terminals send data at speeds slower than modems do; therefore, the console port is ideally suited for use with console terminals.
When setting up your router, consider distance limitations and potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) as defined by the applicable local and international regulations.
Network connection considerations are provided for:
See the following online document for more information about network connections and interfaces:
The IEEE has established Ethernet as standard IEEE 802.3. The routers support the following Ethernet implementations:
See the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document at Cisco.com for information about Ethernet cables, connectors, and pinouts.
You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components:
ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
Phillips 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:
AWG 14 (2 mm 2 ) or larger wire for NEC-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)
The sample installation checklist lists items and procedures for installing a new router. Make a copy of this checklist and mark the entries when completed. Include a copy of the checklist for each router in your site log (described in the next section, Creating a Site Log).
Task |
Verified By |
Date |
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Installation checklist copied |
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Background information placed in Site Log |
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Site power voltages verified |
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Installation site power check completed |
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Required tools available |
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Additional equipment available |
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Router received |
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Router quick start guide received |
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Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 1100 Series ISRs document received |
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Product registration card received |
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Cisco.com contact information label received |
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Chassis components verified |
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Initial electrical connections established |
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ASCII terminal (for local configuration) or modem (for remote configuration) available |
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Signal distance limits verified |
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Startup sequence steps completed |
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Initial operation verified |
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Software image verified |
The Site Log provides a record of all actions related to the router. Keep it in an accessible place near the chassis where anyone who performs tasks has access to it. Use the installation checklist to verify steps in the installation and maintenance of the router. Site Log entries might include the following information:
Installation progress—Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log. Make entries as each procedure is completed.
Upgrade and maintenance procedures—Use the site log as a record of ongoing router maintenance and expansion history. A site log might include the following events:
Removal or replacement of PoE daughter card
Configuration changes
Maintenance schedules and requirements
Maintenance procedures performed
Intermittent problems
Comments and notes
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything appears to be damaged or if you encounter problems installing or configuring your router, contact customer service. Warranty, service, and support information is in the quick start guide that shipped with your router, or in the Preface of this guide. See the Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request section.