Preface


This preface describes the objectives and organization of this document and explains how to find additional information on related products and services. This preface contains the following sections:

Changes to This Document

Audience

Document Organization

Document Conventions

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

Changes to This Document

Table 1 provides a list of the changes to this document.

Table 1 Changes to This Document

Release No.
Revision
Date
Change Summary

3.8.0

OL-17441-01

March 2009

Added Performance Route Processor-3 (PRP-3) hardware details. PRP-3 has been introduced in Cisco IOS XR Software Release 3.8.0. PRP-3 will be supported on Cisco IOS XR Software Release 3.8.0 and later releases.


Audience

The Cisco XR 12410 and Cisco XR 12810 Router Installation Guide is written for hardware installers and system administrators of Cisco routers.

This publication assumes that the user has a substantial background in installing and configuring router and switch-based hardware. The reader should also be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices, and have experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician.

Document Organization

This installation and configuration guide is organized into the following chapters and appendixes:

Chapter 1, "Product Overview," provides an introduction to the major components of Cisco XR 12410 router.

Chapter 2, "Preparing for Installation," describes safety considerations, required tools and equipment, an overview of the installation, and procedures to perform before the installation.

Chapter 3, "Installing the Cisco XR 12410 Router," provides instructions for installing the hardware and connecting external network interface cables.

Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting Overview,"provides guidelines for troubleshooting the router hardware installation.

Chapter 5, "Maintaining the Router," provides removal and replacement procedures for primary router components or field-replaceable units (FRUs).

Appendix A, "Technical Specifications," provides a summary of physical, electrical, and environmental specifications for the router.

Appendix B, "Site Log,"provides a sample site log that can be used to record actions relevant to the operation and maintenance of the router.

Index

Document Conventions

This publication uses the following conventions:

Ctrl represents the key labeled Control. For example, the key combination Ctrl-Z means hold down the Control key while you press the key.

Command descriptions use these conventions:

Examples that contain system prompts denote interactive sessions, indicating the commands that you should enter at the prompt. The system prompt indicates the current level of the EXEC command interpreter.

For example:

The router> prompt indicates that you should be at the user level.

The router# prompt indicates that you should be at the privileged level.

Access to the privileged level usually requires a password. Refer to the related software configuration and reference documentation for additional information.

Commands and keywords are in bold font.

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic font.

Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.

Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and separated by vertical bars (|).


Caution Means be careful. You are capable of doing something that might result in equipment damage or loss of data.


Note Means take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.



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



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. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.


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