Install and Connect Cisco 4000 Series ISRs

This chapter describes how to install and connect Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs) to LAN, WAN, and Voice networks. The following sections provide technical details.

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Warningblank.gif To reduce the risk of electric shock, secure the modules with provided screws. Statement 347


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Warningblank.gif To reduce the risk of electric shock, the chassis of this equipment needs to be connected to permanent earth ground during normal use. Statement CS-0445


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Warningblank.gif To reduce risk of electric shock and fire, a readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. Statement 1022


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Warningblank.gif To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 4000 Series ISRs document. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030


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Warningblank.gif This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028


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Warningblank.gif Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1029


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Warningblank.gif Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026


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Warningblank.gif This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024


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Warningblank.gif Before opening the unit, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid contact with telephone-network voltages. Statement 1041


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Warningblank.gif 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


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Warningblank.gif Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Statement 1036


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Warningblank.gif Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Statement 1037


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Warningblank.gif Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Statement 1038


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Warningblank.gif To report a gas leak, do not use a telephone in the vicinity of the leak. Statement 1039


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Warningblank.gif This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017


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Warningblank.gif Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Statement 1029


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Warningblank.gif The covers are an integral part of the safety design of the product. Do not operate the unit without the covers installed. Statement 1077


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Warningblank.gif Instructed person is someone who has been instructed and trained by a skilled person and takes the necessary precautions when working with equipment. Skilled person/Qualified personnel is someone who has training or experience in the equipment technology and understand potential hazards when working with equipment. Statement 1089


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Warningblank.gif Only skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Refer to statement 1089 for description of skilled person. Statement 1090


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Warningblank.gif Only instructed person or skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Refer to statement 1089 for description of skilled person. Statement 1091


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Warningblank.gif This equipment must be grounded.To reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord, plug or combination must be connected to a properly grounded electrode, outlet or terminal. Statement 1252—Equipment Grounding


Before You Begin

Before installing and connecting a Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Router, read the safety warnings and gather the following tools and equipment.

  • 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)

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  • Screws that fit your rack
  • Wire crimper
  • Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground:

blank.gif AWG 6 (13 mm) wire for NEBS-compliant chassis grounding

blank.gif AWG 14 (2 mm) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding

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  • For NEC-compliant grounding, an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal, with an inner diameter of 1/4 in. (5 to 7 mm)

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:

  • Cables for connection to the WAN and LAN ports (dependent on configuration)
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Noteblank.gif For more information on cable specifications, see the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document at cisco.com.


  • 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.

Also, you need to have access to the following:

CLI Console Access

Use the USB or RJ-45 console port on the router to access the Cisco Internet Operating System (IOS-XE) command line interface (CLI) on the router and to perform configuration tasks. A terminal emulation program is required to establish communication between the router and a PC. See the “Connect to Console Terminal or Modem” section for instructions.

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Noteblank.gif A Microsoft Windows USB driver must be installed before you establish physical connectivity between the router and the PC.


Slot and Port Numbers

The routers have built in ports and new slots. The new slots accommodate new modules and interface cards; SM-Xs, NIMs, ISCs, PVDM4s, and the Cisco E-Series Server modules. See the “Slots, Subslots (Bay), Ports, and Interfaces in Cisco 4000 Series ISRs” section for slot and port numbering.

Software Licenses

To install features on the router, you must purchase a software package. See the “Licensing” section of the Software Configuration Guide for the Cisco 4400 and Cisco 4300 Series ISRs.

Unpack the Router

Do not unpack the router until you are ready to install it. If the final installation site is not ready as yet, keep the chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage. When you are ready to install the router, unpack 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.

Install the Router

If you need to install Network Interface Modules (NIMs), Service Modules (SMs), and Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs), you can install them either before or after you install the router. Ideally, you install modules when you have the best access to the back panel of the router. Internal modules and FRUs, such as SMs, NIMs or Packet Voice Digital Signal Processor Module (PVDM4s), Compact Flash Cards, and fan trays should be installed before rack-mounting.

You can install the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers in one of the following ways:

  • Set the router chassis on a desktop
  • Attach the router chassis to the wall (Cisco 4461, 4451, and 4351 ISRs do not support wall mounting.)
  • Mount the router chassis in a rack
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Warningblank.gif Before working on a system that has an On/Off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord. Statement 1.


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Caution blank.gif To prevent damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis by holding it by the plastic panel on the front. Always hold the chassis by the sides of the metal body.

Set Chassis on Desktop

You can place the router on a desktop, bench top, or shelf.

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Noteblank.gif Do not set the chassis in an area where high acoustic noise can be an issue.


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Warningblank.gif To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. Statement 1032.


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Caution blank.gif Do not place anything on top of the router that weighs more than 10 pounds (4.5 kg), and do not stack routers on a desktop. Excessive distributed weight of more than 10 pounds, or pound point load of
10 pounds on top could damage the chassis.

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Caution blank.gif Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling. For placing the router on a desktop, keep at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) of clear space beside the cooling inlet and exhaust vents.

After the router is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis ground connection procedures, see the “Chassis Grounding” section.

Attach Chassis to Wall or Mount Chassis in Rack

The tasks that you perform for attaching the router chassis to the wall, or for mounting it in a rack, are based on the specific model of the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Service Router.

See the relevant installation sub-section for your specific router in the Cisco 4000 Series ISRs:

Install Cisco 4400 or 4300 ISR

This section describes the installation procedure that is common for all Cisco 4400 and 4300 Series ISRs.

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Noteblank.gif For illustration purposes, we have used images of Cisco 4400 Series ISRs in all figures. You cannot wall mount the Cisco 4461, 4451, and 4351 ISR as these routers do not support wall mounting.


Attach Cisco 4400 or 4300 ISR Chassis to Wall


Step 1blank.gif Attach the wall-mounting brackets to the router chassis as shown in Figure 3-1 using the four PHMS screws and the plastic spacers provided for each bracket.

Figure 3-1 Bracket Installation for Wall Mounting (Cisco 4431 ISR shown)

 

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Machine screws (included in install kit)

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Wall-mounting hardware (customer supplied)

 

 

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Caution blank.gif Do not over-torque the screws. The recommended torque is 15 to 18 inch-lb (1.7 to 2.0 N-m).

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Noteblank.gif To attach to a wall stud, each bracket requires one number-10 wood screws (round- or pan-head) with number-10 washers, or two number-10 washer-head screws. The screws must be long enough to penetrate at least 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) into the supporting wood or metal wall stud.


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Noteblank.gif For hollow-wall mounting, each bracket requires two wall anchors with washers. Wall anchors and washers must be size number 10. Route the cables so that they do not put a strain on the connectors or mounting hardware.


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Caution blank.gif Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.

Step 2blank.gif Attach the router to the wall using the brackets.

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Noteblank.gif If you prefer, you can also install the router diagonally using the other two sides.


After the router is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis ground connection procedures, see the “Chassis Grounding” section.


 

Mount Cisco 4400 or 4300 ISR Chassis in Rack

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Warningblank.gif If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006


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Warningblank.gif This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024


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Warningblank.gif 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


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Noteblank.gif Cisco 4461 ISR can operate in an area with an ambient temperature of 55 degrees C.


Cisco 4000 Series ISRs can be installed in 19-inch (48.26-cm) EIA and 23-inch (58.42-cm) Southwestern Bell Corporation (SBC) racks. Cisco 4000 Series ISRs can also be mounted in a 600-mm ETSI rack. Use the standard brackets shipped with the router for mounting the chassis in a 19-inch EIA rack; you can order optional larger brackets for mounting the chassis in a 23-inch SBC rack.

You can mount the router in the following ways:

  • Center-front mounting: Brackets attached in the center front of the chassis with only the front panel facing forward.
  • Center-back mounting: Brackets attached in the center back of the chassis with only the back panel facing forward.
  • Front mounting: Brackets attached at the front of the chassis with the front panel facing forward.
  • Back mounting: Brackets attached at the back of the chassis with the back panel facing forward.

Step 1blank.gif Attach the mounting brackets to the router chassis as shown in Figure 3-2 through Figure 3-5, using the screws provided.

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Caution blank.gif Do not over-torque the screws. The recommended torque is 15 to 18 inch-lb (1.7 to 2.0 N-m).

Attach the second bracket to the opposite side of the chassis. Use a number-2 Phillips screwdriver to install the number-8 bracket screws.

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Caution blank.gif Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.

Figure 3-2 Bracket Installation for Front Mounting (Cisco 4451-X ISR shown)

 

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23-inch SBC1 brackets

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Figure 3-3 Bracket Installation for Center-Front Mounting (Cisco 4451-X ISR shown)

 

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23-inch SBC brackets

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19-inch EIA brackets

Step 2blank.gif Use the screws provided with the rack to install the chassis in the rack. (See Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-6.)

For both the 19-inch EIA brackets and the 23-inch SBC brackets, start the lower pair of screws first, and rest the brackets on the lower screws while you insert the upper pair of screws.

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Tipblank.gif The screw slots in the brackets are spaced to line up with every second pair of screw holes in the rack. When the correct screw holes are used, the small, threaded holes in the brackets line up with unused screw holes in the rack. If the small holes do not line up with the rack holes, you must raise or lower the brackets to the next rack hole.


 

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To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

  • This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
  • When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
  • If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006


 

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Warningblank.gif To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. Statement 1032


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Caution blank.gif Be sure to leave some space above and below each router in a rack to allow for cooling air circulation.

Figure 3-4 Bracket Installation for Back Mounting (Cisco 4451-X ISR shown)

 

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23-inch SBC brackets

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Figure 3-5 Bracket Installation for Center-Back Mounting (Cisco 4451-X ISR shown)

 

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Figure 3-6 shows a typical installation in a rack.

Figure 3-6 Mounting the Chassis in a Rack (Typical)

 

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Mounting screws (4)

Figure 3-7 shows an installation with a chassis rear-forward.

Figure 3-7 Mounting the Chassis in a Rack, Rear Forward (Cisco 4451-X ISR shown)

 

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Mounting screws (4)

After the router is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis ground connection procedures, see the “Chassis Grounding” section.


 

Install Cisco 4200 Series ISR

This section describes the installation procedure that is common for all Cisco 4200 Series ISRs.

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Noteblank.gif For illustration purposes, we have used images of Cisco 4221 ISR in all figures.


Attach Cisco 4200 ISR Chassis to Wall


Step 1blank.gif Attach the wall-mounting brackets to the router chassis as shown in Step 2 using the four PHMS screws and the plastic spacers provided for each bracket.

Figure 3-8 Bracket Installation for Wall Mounting (Cisco 4221 ISR shown)

 

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Machine screws

 

 

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Noteblank.gif Do not over-torque the screws. The recommended torque is 15 to 18 inch-lb (1.7 to 2.0 N-m).


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Noteblank.gif To attach to a wall stud, each bracket requires one number-10 wood screws (round- or pan-head) with number-10 washers, or two number-10 washer-head screws. The screws must be long enough to penetrate at least 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) into the supporting wood or metal wall stud.


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Noteblank.gif For hollow-wall mounting, each bracket requires two wall anchors with washers. Wall anchors and washers must be size number 10. Route the cables so that they do not put a strain on the connectors or mounting hardware.


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Noteblank.gif Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.


Step 2blank.gif Attach the router to the wall using the brackets.

After the router is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis ground connection procedures, see the “Chassis Grounding” section.


 

Mount Cisco 4200 ISR Chassis in Rack


Step 1blank.gif Attach the brackets to the router chassis (towards the front or back) as shown in Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-9 Bracket Installation for Front Mounting (Cisco 4221 ISR shown)

 

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Mounting Screws

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Step 2blank.gif Use the screws provided with the rack to install the chassis in the rack. (See Figure 3-10.)

Figure 3-10 Bracket Installation for Back Mounting

 

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Screws

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To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

  • This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
  • When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
  • If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006


 

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Warningblank.gif To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit. Statement 1032


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Caution blank.gif Be sure to leave some space above and below each router in a rack to allow for cooling air circulation.

After the router is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis ground connection procedures, see the “Chassis Grounding” section.


 

Mount Cisco 4200 ISR Chassis in Rack with AC Power Unit


Step 1blank.gif Attach the brackets to the router chassis (towards the left or right) as shown in Figure 3-11 and Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-11 AC Power Bracket Installation for Left Mounting (Cisco 4221 ISR shown)

 

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Mounting Screws

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Figure 3-12 AC Power Bracket Installation for Right Mounting (Cisco 4221 ISR shown)

 

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After the router is installed, you must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground. For the chassis ground connection procedures, see the “Chassis Grounding” section.


 

Chassis Grounding

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Warningblank.gif This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024


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Warningblank.gif During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, you could shock yourself. Statement 94


You must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed in accordance with local electrical safety standards.

  • For grounding, use size 6 AWG (13 mm 2) copper wire and the ground lug provided in the accessory kit.
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Noteblank.gif This equipment is suitable for installation in Network Telecommunications Facilities and locations where the NEC applies. The equipment is suitable for installation as part of the Common Bonding Network (CBN).


  • For NEC-compliant grounding, use size 14 AWG (2 mm 2) or larger copper wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal with an inner diameter of 1/4 in. (5–7 mm).
  • For EN/IEC 60950-1 and EN/IEC 62368-1 compliant grounding, use size 10 AWG (4 mm 2) or larger copper wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal.

To install the ground connection for your router, perform the following steps:


Step 1blank.gif Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the ground lug or terminal.

  • For the ground lug: approximately 0.75 inch (20 mm)
  • For user-provided ring terminal: as required

Step 2blank.gif Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug or ring terminal using a crimp tool of the appropriate size.

Step 3blank.gif Attach the ground lug or ring terminal to the chassis as shown in Figure 3-13. For a ground lug, use the two screws with captive locking washers provided. For a ring terminal, use one of the screws provided. Tighten the screws to a torque of 8 to 10 in-lb (0.9 to 1.1 N-m).

 

Figure 3-13 Chassis Ground Connection on the Router (Cisco 4451-X ISR shown) Chassis

 

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Step 4blank.gif Connect the other end of the ground wire to a known reliable earth ground point at your site.


 

Connect Power

This section explains how to connect AC power to the router.

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Warningblank.gif Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004


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Warningblank.gif This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028


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Warningblank.gif Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030


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Noteblank.gif The installation must comply with all required electrical codes applicable at the installation site.


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Warningblank.gif When installing the product, please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adaptors. Using any other cables/adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated products. Statement 371.


Connect to AC Power

If your router uses AC power, connect it to a 15 A, 120 VAC (10 A, 240 VAC) circuit with overcurrent protection.

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Noteblank.gif The input voltage tolerance limits for AC power are 90 and 264 VAC.


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Noteblank.gif This product requires surge protection to be provided as part of the building installation. To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard for electromagnetic compatibility and safety, an external surge protective device (SPD) is required at the AC power service equipment.


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Warningblank.gif AC connected units must have a permanent ground connection in addition to the power cable ground wire. NEBS-compliant grounding satisfies this requirement. Statement 284


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Warningblank.gif This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045


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Warningblank.gif This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than:
15A, 120VAC (16A, 240VAC). Statement 1005


 

Connect to Console Terminal or Modem

The router has asynchronous serial ports and auxiliary ports. These ports provide administrative access to the router either locally (with a console terminal or a PC) or remotely (with a modem).To configure the router through the Cisco IOS CLI, you must establish a connection between the router console port and a terminal or a PC.

Use the following cables and adapters to establish a local or remote connection.

 

Table 3-1 Local and Remote Connections

Port Type
Cable
Section

Serial (RJ-45)

EIA RJ-45

Connect to Serial Port with Microsoft Windows

Serial (USB)

USB 5-pin mini USB Type-B-to-USB Type-A

Auxiliary (Modem)

DB-9-to-DB-25

Connect WAN, LAN, and Voice Interfaces

Connect to Serial Port with Microsoft Windows

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Noteblank.gif Install the USB device driver before establishing a physical connection between the router and the PC using the USB Console cable plugged into the USB serial port; otherwise, the connection fails. See the “Install Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver” section.



Step 1blank.gif Connect the end of the console cable with the RJ-45 connector to the light blue console port on the router.

or

Connect a USB 5-pin mini USB Type-B to the USB console port as shown in Figure 3-14. If you are using the USB serial port for the first time on a Windows-based PC, install the USB driver now according to the instructions in the following sections.

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Noteblank.gif You cannot use the USB port and the EIA port concurrently. See “Connect WAN, LAN, and Voice Interfaces” section. When the USB port is used it takes priority over the RJ-45 EIA port.


Step 2blank.gif Connect the end of the cable with the DB-9 connector (or USB Type-A) to the terminal or PC. If your terminal or PC has a console port that does not accommodate a DB-9 connector, you must provide an appropriate adapter for that port.

Step 3blank.gif To communicate with the router, start a terminal emulator application. This software should be configured with the following parameters:

  • 9600 baud
  • 8 data bits
  • no parity
  • 1 stop bit
  • no flow control


 

Figure 3-14 Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Router (shown: Cisco ISR 4451-X)

 

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USB 5-pin mini USB Type-B console port

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USB Type-A

 

 

Connect to Console Port with Mac OS X

You connect a Mac OS X system USB port to the console using the built-in OS X Terminal utility.


Step 1blank.gif Use the Finder to go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

Step 2blank.gif Connect the OS X USB port to the router.

Step 3blank.gif Enter the following commands to find the OS X USB port number:

root:user$ cd /dev
root:user$ ls -ltr /dev/*usb*
crw-rw-rw- 1 root wheel 9, 66 Apr 1 16:46 tty.usbmodem1a21
DT-macbook:dev user$

 

Step 4blank.gif Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed:

macbook:user$ screen /dev/tty.usbmodem1a21 9600

To disconnect the OS X USB console from the Terminal window

Enter Ctrl-a followed by Ctrl-\


 

Connect to Console Port with Linux

You connect a Linux system USB port to the console using the built-in Linux Terminal utility.


Step 1blank.gif Open the Linux Terminal window.

Step 2blank.gif Connect the Linux USB port to the router.

Step 3blank.gif Enter the following commands to find the Linux USB port number:

root@usb-suse# cd /dev
root@usb-suse /dev# ls -ltr *ACM*
crw-r--r-- 1 root root 188, 0 Jan 14 18:02 ttyACM0
root@usb-suse /dev#
 

Step 4blank.gif Connect to the USB port with the following command followed by the router USB port speed:

root@usb-suse /dev# screen /dev/ttyACM0 9600

To disconnect the Linux USB console from the Terminal window

Enter Ctrl-a followed by : then quit


 

Install Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Device Driver

A USB device driver must be installed the first time a Microsoft Windows-based PC is connected to the USB serial port on the router.

This section contains the following topics:

Install Cisco Microsoft Windows XP USB Driver

Before you begin, download the appropriate driver for your router model from the Cisco Software Download site, USB Console Software category: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html?mode=prod


Step 1blank.gif Unzip the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver_X_X.zip (where X is the revision number).

Step 2blank.gif If you are using 32-bit Windows XP, double-click the file setup.exe from the Windows_32 folder; if you are using 64-bit Windows XP, double-click the file setup(x64).exe from the Windows_64 folder.

The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins.

Step 3blank.gif Click Next. The Ready to Install the Program window appears,

Step 4blank.gif Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.

Step 5blank.gif Click Finish.

Step 6blank.gif Connect the USB cable to the PC and router USB console ports. See Table 3-1 . The EN LED for the USB console port turns green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard displays. Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the installation of the driver.

The USB console is ready for use.


 

Install Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver


Step 1blank.gif Obtain the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver.zip from cisco.com and unzip it.

Step 2blank.gif Double-click the file setup.exe. The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins.

Step 3blank.gif Click Next. The Ready to Install the Program window appears.

Step 4blank.gif Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.

Step 5blank.gif Click Finish.

Step 6blank.gif Connect the USB cable to the PC and router USB console ports. See Table 3-1 . The EN LED for the USB console port turns green, and the Found New Hardware Wizard window displays. Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the installation of the driver.

The USB console is ready for use.


 

Install Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver


Step 1blank.gif Obtain the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver.zip from cisco.com and unzip it.

Step 2blank.gif If you are using 32-bit Windows Vista, double-click the file setup.exe from the Windows_32 folder; if your are using 64-bit Windows Vista, double-click the file setup(x64).exe from the Windows_64 folder. The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins.

Step 3blank.gif Click Next. The Ready to Install the Program window appears,

Step 4blank.gif Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.

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Noteblank.gif If a User Account Control warning appears, click “Allow - I trust this program...” to proceed.


Step 5blank.gif Click Finish.

Step 6blank.gif Connect the USB cable to the PC and router USB console ports. See Table 3-1 . The EN LED for the USB console port turns green, and a pop up window stating “Installing device driver software” appears. Follow subsequent instructions in the wizard to complete the installation of the driver.

The USB console is ready for use.


 

Install the Silicon Labs USB Device Driver

This section contains the following topics:

Install the Silicon Labs Windows USB Driver


Step 1blank.gif Go to the Silicon Labs website ( www.silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads), and click CP210x Universal Windows Driver.

Step 2blank.gif Unzip the downloaded folder, and select the installer for your system configuration. The Device Driver Installation Wizard begins.

Step 3blank.gif Click Next on the Installation Wizard, then click Finish to complete installation.

Step 4blank.gif Open the Device Manager on your system and click the Ports (COM & LPT) drop-down.

Step 5blank.gif Insert the USB console cable and power into your system. The Device manager refreshes and indicates the newly-detected COM port.

Step 6blank.gif Open a terminal emulator and click the Serial connection type. Input the values for Serial Line and Speed (or Baud Rate).

Step 7blank.gif Click Open.

Step 8blank.gif The terminal emulator opens. Click Enter to view the console output response.

The USB console is ready for use.

Install the Silicon Labs Mac USB Driver


Step 1blank.gif Go to the Silicon Labs website ( www.silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads), and click CP210x VCP Mac OS Driver.

Step 2blank.gif Click the Downloads folder, then click the macOS_VCP_Driver folder, and double-click the SiLabsUSBDriverDisk.dmg program.

Step 3blank.gif Click Install CP210X VCP Driver, and then click Open. The Driver Installer begins.

Step 4blank.gif Follow installer instructions. Click Continue, scroll all the way down, then click Continue, and click Agree.

Step 5blank.gif Click Continue, and enter your password. Then click Install Helper, and click Close.

Step 6blank.gif Insert the USB console cable and power into your system.

Step 7blank.gif Open a terminal and type cd/dev, and then type ls-ltr. Serial port tty.SLAB_USBtoUART appears.

Step 8blank.gif Type screen/dev/tty.SLAB_USBtoUART <baudrate> to see console output. Console will show response upon first Enter key if there is no output.

The USB console is ready for use.


 

Uninstall Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver

To uninstall the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB device driver.

Uninstall Cisco Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 USB Driver

This procedure shows you how to uninstall both the Microsoft Windows XP and 2000 USB driver. The driver can be removed using the Windows Add Remove Programs utility or the setup.exe program.

Using the Add Remove Programs utility

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Noteblank.gif Disconnect the router console terminal before uninstalling the driver.



Step 1blank.gif Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

Step 2blank.gif Scroll to Cisco Virtual Com and click Remove.

The Program Maintenance window appears,

Step 3blank.gif Select the Remove radio button. Click Next.


 

Using the Setup.exe program

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Noteblank.gif Disconnect the router console terminal before uninstalling the driver.



Step 1blank.gif Run the setup.exe for Windows 32-bit or setup(x64).exe for Windows-64bit. Click Next. The InstallShield Wizard for Cisco Virtual Com appears.

Step 2blank.gif Click Next. The Program Maintenance window appears.

Step 3blank.gif Select the Remove radio button and click Next. The Remove the Program window appears,

Step 4blank.gif Click Remove. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.

Step 5blank.gif Click Finish.


 

Uninstall Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver

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Noteblank.gif Disconnect the router console terminal before uninstalling the driver.



Step 1blank.gif Run the setup.exe for Windows 32-bit or setup(x64).exe for Windows-64bit. Click Next.

The InstallShield Wizard for Cisco Virtual Com appears.

Step 2blank.gif Click Next The Program Maintenance window appears.

Step 3blank.gif Select the Remove radio button and click Next. The Remove the Program window appears.

Step 4blank.gif Click Remove. The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears.

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Noteblank.gif If a User Account Control warning appears, click “Allow - I trust this program...” to proceed.


Step 5blank.gif Click Finish.


 

Connect WAN, LAN, and Voice Interfaces

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Warningblank.gif Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001


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Warningblank.gif To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021


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Warningblank.gif Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026


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Caution blank.gif To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard for electromagnetic compatibility and safety, connect Gigabit Ethernet ports using RJ-45 connectors for shielded twisted pair cable only to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cable. The intra-building cable must be shielded and the shield must be grounded at both ends. The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.

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Warningblank.gif Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Statement 1036


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Warningblank.gif Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Statement 1037


Ports and Cabling

Table 3-2 summarizes typical WAN, LAN, and voice connections for routers. The connections summarized here are also described in detail in Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications.

Table 3-2 WAN, LAN, and Voice Connections

Port or Connection
Port Type, Color 2
Connection:
Cable

Ethernet

RJ-45, yellow

Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch

Category 5 or higher Ethernet

T1/E1 WAN
xCE1T1-PRI

RJ-48C/CA81A
RJ-48S, tan

T1 or E1 network
External T1 CSU or other T1 equipment

RJ-48 T1/E1
RJ-48S to RJ-48S TE
RJ-48S to RJ-48S NT
RJ-48S to RJ-48S T1
RJ-48S to bare
RJ-48S to BNC
RJ-48S to twinaxial cable
RJ-48S to DB-15
RJ-48S to DB-15 null

T3/DS3/E3 WAN

BNC connector

T3 network, CSU/DSU, or other T3/DS3 equipment

75-ohm coaxial cable

Cisco serial

60-pin D-sub, blue

CSU/DSU and serial network or equipment

Cisco serial transition cable that matches the signaling protocol (EIA/TIA-232, EIA/TIA-449, V.35, X.21, or EIA-530)
and the serial port operating mode (DTE or DCE).

Cisco Smart serial

Cisco Smart compact connector, blue

CSU/DSU and serial network or equipment

T1/E1 digital voice

RJ-48C/CA81A, tan

Digital PBX, ISDN network, CSU/DSU

RJ-48 T1/E1

Gigabit Ethernet SFP, optical

LC, color according to optical wavelength

1000BASE-SX, -LX, -LH, -ZX, -CWDM

Optical fiber as specified on applicable data sheet

Gigabit Ethernet SFP, copper

RJ-45

1000BASE-T

Category 5, 5e, 6 UTP

2.Cable color codes are specific to Cisco cables.

Connection Procedures and Precautions

  • Connect each WAN, LAN, and voice cable to the appropriate connector on the chassis or on a network module or interface card.
  • Position the cables carefully, so that they do not put strain on the connectors.
  • Organize cables in bundles so that cables do not intertwine.
  • Inspect the cables to make sure that the routing and bend radius is satisfactory. Reposition cables, if necessary.
  • Install cable ties in accordance with site requirements.

For cable pinouts, see Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications.


 

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