Outlines necessary tools and equipment needed for both installation and ongoing maintenance, enabling efficient and effective hardware management.
You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components:
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ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
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Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
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Phillips screwdrivers: small, 3/16-in. (4 to 5 mm) and medium, 1/4-in. (6 to 7 mm)
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To install or remove modules
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To remove the cover, if you are upgrading memory or other components
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Screws that fit your rack
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Wire crimper
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Wire for connecting the chassis to an earth ground:
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AWG 6 (13 mm 2 ) wire for NEBS-compliant chassis grounding
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AWG 14 (2 mm 2 ) or larger wire for NEC-compliant chassis grounding
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AWG 18 (1 mm 2 ) or larger wire for EN/IEC 60950-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:
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Cables for connection to the WAN and LAN ports (dependent on configuration)
For more information on cable specifications, see the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document at cisco.com.
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Ethernet hub or PC with a network interface card for connection to an Ethernet (LAN) port.
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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.
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Modem for connection to the auxiliary port for remote administrative access (optional).
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Data service unit (DSU) or channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) as appropriate for serial interfaces.
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External CSU for any CT1/PRI modules without a built-in CSU.