Installing and Connecting the Router

This section describes how to install and connect the Cisco IR8340 router.

Installing and Connecting the Router

This section describes how to install and connect the Cisco IR8340 router.


Caution

For the optimum temperature ranges, do not operate it in an area that less than the minimum of -40°C and exceeds a maximum recommended ambient temperature of 60°C.


Note
To view specifications for the Cisco Catalyst IR8340 Rugged Series Router, see the IR8340 data sheet.

Safety Warnings


Warning

Statement 1017—Restricted Area

This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. Only skilled, instructed, or qualified personnel can access a restricted access area.


Warning

Statement 1022—Disconnect Device

To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, a readily accessible disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.


Warning

Statement 1028—More Than One Power Supply

This unit might have more than one power supply connection. To reduce risk of electric shock, remove all connections to de-energize the unit.


Warning

Statement 1029—Blank Faceplates and Cover Panels

Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, 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.


Warning

Statement 1035—Proximity to Water

Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.


Warning

Statement 1038—Telephone Use During an Electrical Storm

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


Warning

Statement 1049—Rack Installation

To reduce the risk of bodily injury, mount the chassis on a rack that is permanently affixed to the building.


Warning

Statement 1056—Unterminated Fiber Cable

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments, for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes, within a distance of 100 mm, may pose an eye hazard.


Warning

Statement 1079—Hot Surface

This icon is a hot surface warning. To avoid personal injury, do not touch without proper protection.


Caution

Heat sinks applicable to warning statement 1079, can exceed 90º C in a 60º C ambient. Suitable precautions should be taken to avoid burns.

Statement 2012—Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class A Warning for Japan


Warning

Statement 2012—Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class A Warning for Japan

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, you may be required to take corrective actions.

ステートメント 2012 - 日本向け VCCI クラス A に関する警告


警告

ステートメント 2012 - 日本向け VCCI クラス A に関する警告

この装置は、クラスＡ機器です。この装置を住宅環境で使用すると電波妨害を引き起こすことがあります。この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。 VCCI-A

Statement 1008—Class 1 Laser Product


Warning

Statement 1008—Class 1 Laser Product

This product is a Class 1 laser product.

ステートメント 1008 - クラス 1 レーザー製品


警告

ステートメント 1008 - クラス 1 レーザー製品

クラス 1 レーザー製品です。

Before You Begin

Before installing and connecting a Cisco IR8340 router, read the safety warnings and gather the following tools and equipment:

  • ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap

  • Number 2 Phillips screwdriver

  • 0# Phillips screwdriver

  • Screws that fit your rack

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).

  • PC with a network interface card for connection to an Ethernet (LAN) port.

Unpacking the Router

Do not unpack the router until you are ready to install it. If the final installation site will not be ready for some time, keep the chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage. When you are ready to install the router, proceed with unpacking 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.

Installing the Router in a Rack

The Cisco IR8340 router can only be mounted in a rack.


Caution

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.


Note
Allow at least one rack unit of vertical space above and below the router.

Rack-Mounting the Chassis

The Cisco IR8340 router can be installed in a 19-inch (48.26-cm) standard rack. It is required that at least one rack unit of vertical space is left empty above and below the router.

You can mount the router by attaching the rack-mount brackets at the cable side of the chassis with the cable side facing forward.

The following figure shows the rack-mount brackets used with the Cisco IR8340 router. The brackets extend one rack unit of vertical space that can be either above or below the router.

Figure 1. Rack-Mount Brackets for the Cisco IR8340 Router

Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco IR8340 Routers

To attach the long side of each bracket to the Cisco IR8340 router, remove the eight Phillips screws from the side panel and use them to attach the bracket to the router. See the following figures.

Figure 2. Bracket Installation With Vertical Space Below the Router
Figure 3. Bracket Installation With Vertical Space Above the Router

1

Rack-mount bracket

2

Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (8)

Caution

Do not over-torque the screws. The recommended torque is 16 to 18 in-lbs.

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


Caution

Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.

Mounting the Router in a Rack

After you attach the rack-mount brackets to the router chassis, use the screws provided with the rack to install the chassis in the rack.


Note
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.

Caution

A space of one rack unit above and below each IR8340 router is required for sufficient air ventilation.

The following figure shows the screw slots in the rack-mount brackets to use when you mount the router in the rack.

Figure 4. Mounting Screw Slots

1

Mounting screw slots (6)

Replacing the SD Flash Memory Card

Follow these steps to replace the SD flash memory card:

Procedure

Step 1

Locate the flash memory card slot on the cable-side of the router.

Step 2

Loosen the captive thumb screw. (Be careful not to cross-thread or over-tighten the thumb screw.)

Step 3

Pull the cover open, and pull the cover tab from the hinge.

Step 4

Gently push the flash memory card to eject it. Place it in an anti-static bag to protect it from static discharge.

Step 5

Push the replacement card into the slot, and press it firmly in place. The card is keyed so that you cannot insert it the wrong way.

Step 6

Place the flash card slot cover tabs into the hinge.

Step 7

Close the cover, and hand-tighten the screw.

Connecting the Console Port

To configure the router through the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI), you must establish a connection between the router console port and either a terminal or a PC.

Console Port Connection to a PC

To connect a PC terminal to the console port, use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and either the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter or the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL ).

The default parameters for the console port are:

  • 9600 baud
  • 8 data bits
  • No parity generated or checked
  • 1 stop bit
  • No Flow Control

Console Port Signaling and Cabling with a DB-9 Adapter

This section describes the console port signaling and cabling with a DB-9 adapter. See the following figures.

Figure 5. RJ-45 Cable to DB-9 Female Adapter
Figure 6. RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable

For the pinout descriptions for the DB-9 connections, see Console Port Adapter Pinouts.

Console Port Signaling and Cabling with a DB-25 Adapter

This section describes the console port signaling and cabling with a DB-25 adapter as shown in the following figures.

Figure 7. RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter (Terminal)
Figure 8. RJ-45 to DB-25 Female Adapter

For the pinout descriptions for the DB-25 connections, see Console Port Adapter Pinouts.

Connecting WAN and LAN Interfaces

This section describes how to connect WAN and LAN interface cables.

Connection Procedures and Precautions

To properly connect cables:

Procedure

Step 1

Connect each WAN and LAN cable to the appropriate connector on the chassis or on an interface card.

Step 2

Position the cables carefully, so that they do not put strain on the connectors.

Step 3

Organize cables in bundles so that cables do not intertwine.

Step 4

Inspect the cables to make sure that the routing and bend radius is satisfactory. Reposition cables, if necessary.

Note

 
Install cable ties in accordance with site requirements.