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UICK TART UIDE Cisco 7201 Router Documentation and Resources Prepare for Installation Rack-Mount the Router Connect the Router to the Network Start the System Configure the Router After Installation...
Documentation for the Cisco 7201 router is online. For detailed hardware installation instructions, refer to the online Cisco 7201 Installation and Configuration Guide. Refer to the following online documents for titles and links to related documentation for installation and replacement of parts (including port adapters), and for troubleshooting information and tools.
• Locate and have accessible the Site Log for recording information about this installation. Tools and Parts Use the following list of tools and parts as a checklist for preparing to install the Cisco 7201 router: • ESD-preventative wrist strap •...
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• An adequate chassis ground (earth) connection exists for the router. • The router has at last 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents (front and back of router). • The router has 19 inches (48.26 cm) of clearance at the front and rear to allow for CompactFlash Disk, SFP module, USB module and port adapter replacement or installation, or to access cables or equipment.
GE 0/1 Rack-mount bracket Four 6-32 x 0.25-in. screws To install the rack-mount brackets on a Cisco 7201 router for a front rack-mount configuration, complete the following steps: Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis. Step 1 Step 2 Align the rack-mount bracket to the rack-mount bracket holes on the side of the router.
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GE 0/3 Rack-mount bracket Four 6-32 x 0.25-in. screws To install the rack-mount brackets on a Cisco 7201 router for a rear rack-mount configuration, complete the following steps: Locate the threaded holes in the rear sides of the chassis. Step 1 Step 2 Align the rack-mount bracket to the rack-mount bracket holes on the side of the router .
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Attach the Cable-Management Bracket Figure 3 Installing the Cable-Management Bracket Cable-management bracket Align the cable-management bracket to the rack-mount bracket on the left side of the Cisco 7201 router. Step 1 Step 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver and the This completes the procedure for installing the cable-management bracket on a Cisco 7201 router. Go to the Installation”...
Make sure the rack brakes are locked or the rack is stabilized. Step 2 Position the router so the front is closest to you and lift it carefully into the rack. To prevent injury, avoid any sudden Step 3 twists or moves.
Step 2 Make sure the rack brakes are locked or the rack is stabilized. Position the router so the front is closest to you and lift it carefully into the rack. To prevent injury, avoid any sudden Step 3 twists or moves.
Chassis Ground Connection Installation Before you connect power or turn on power to your router, you must provide an adequate chassis ground (earth) connection for the router chassis. A chassis ground connector is provided on each Cisco 7201 router chassis. Figure 6...
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Attaching a Grounding Lug to the Chassis Ground Connector Chassis ground connector Grounding lug Locate the chassis ground connector on the rear of your router chassis. Step 5 Step 6 Insert the two screws through the holes in the grounding lug.
After you establish normal router operation, you can disconnect the terminal. The Cisco 7201 router uses RJ-45 ports for both the auxiliary port and the console port. You must supply your own interface cable between the auxiliary port and the equipment you are connecting. For Note console and auxiliary port pinouts, see Appendix A, “Specifications,”...
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If your cable was purchased from Cisco, pin 1 will be white on one connector, and pin 8 will be white on the other (a roll-over cable reverses pins 1 and 8, 2 and 7, 3 and 6, and 4 and 5).
• Use a straight-through cable to connect to an MDI-X port Connect Native Gigabit Ethernet Cables The Cisco 7201 router native Gigabit Ethernet ports use either optical fiber or RJ-45 Ethernet cables. For installation information see: Install the SFP Module Optical Fiber Cables, page 15 •...
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The SFP module ports support IEEE 802.3z (optical Gigabit Ethernet) interfaces compliant with 1000BASESX and 1000BASELX specifications. SFP modules ordered with the Cisco 7201 router come installed in the system. Optical fiber cables are commercially available; they are not available from Cisco.
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Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk876/technologies_white_paper09186a0080254eba.shtml. I illustrations and photos of procedures and equipment required to properly clean fiber-optic connections. Also see the Compressed Air Cleaning Issues for Fiber-Optic Connections document at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk611/technologies_white_paper09186a00801b08da.shtml.
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IEEE 802.3z standard for 1000BASE-LX. We strongly recommend cleaning optical fiber connections before attaching cables to equipment. See Note Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk876/technologies_white_paper09186a0080254eba.shtml Compressed Air Cleaning Issues for Fiber-Optic Connections http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk611/technologies_white_paper09186a00801b08da.shtml. one type of mode-conditioning patch cord.
Connect the Port Adapter Cables The instructions for connecting the cables for the port adapter installed in the Cisco 7201 router are contained in the respective configuration notes for each port adapter. For example, if you are connecting the optical fiber cables for the PA-GE port adapter, refer to the PA-GE Gigabit Ethernet Port Adapter Installation and Configuration document at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/interfaces_modules/port_adapters/install_upgrade/ethernet/pa-ge_gigabit_ethernet_install_c...
Install the Cables in the Cable-Management Bracket Figure 16 Securing Interface Cables Through the Cable-Management Bracket Input/output cables Secure port adapter interface cables and I/O cables by placing them through the cable-management bracket. Proceed to the “Start the System” section on page 20 Ci sc o 72 RJ4 5 EN LINK /ACT...
Connect AC-Input Power This section provides instructions for installing the AC power supply. The Cisco 7201 router has two of the same type of power supplies in power supply slot 1 and power supply slot 2. (See Figure 17.) The power supply slot numbers are on the chassis to the left of the left power supply, and to the right of the right power supply.
Step 5 Step 6 On the front of the router, place the power switch in on (O) the router to turn on the router. After powering off the router, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before powering it on again.
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Power supply slot 1 The Cisco 7201 has two of the same type of power supplies in power supply slot 1 and power supply slot 2. (See The power supply slot numbers are on the chassis to the left of the left power supply, and to the right of the right power supply.
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• Four leads of 18-gauge copper wire • Wire-stripping tool for stripping 18-gauge wire Install the DC Grounding Leads To install the DC grounding leads on the DC power supply, follow these instructions. The DC power supply ships with the DC power supply ground lugs, star washers, and nut attached to the grounding stud on the DC power supply.
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Figure 22 Placing the Ground Lugs, Star Washers, and Nut Place the ground lugs, star washers, and nut on the grounding stud in this order: Step 6 a. Star washer b. Ground lug c. Star washer d. Ground lug e. Nut Tighten the nut to complete the installation.
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Use these instructions to wire the DC-input power source: At the front of the router, make sure the power switch is in the standby (|) position. Step 1 Step 2 Move the circuit-breaker switch handle to the off position, and apply tape to hold it in the off position.
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Figure 25 Stripping the DC-Input Power Source Wire 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) + 0.02 inch (0.5 mm) Using an 18-gauge wire-stripping tool, strip each of the four wires coming from the DC-input power source to 0.25 inch Step 5 (6.3 mm) + 0.02 inch (0.5 mm). Do not strip more than 0.29 inch (7.4 mm) of insulation from the wire. Stripping more than the recommended amount of wire can leave exposed wire from the terminal block plug after installation.
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Figure 27 Torquing the Terminal Block Plug Captive Screws Torque is from 0.5 Nm (4.425 lbf in.) to 0.6 Nm (5.310 lbf in.) Do not overtorque the terminal block plug captive screws. The recommended maximum torque is from 0.5 Nm Caution (4.425 lbf in.) to 0.6 Nm (5.310 lbf in.).
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Step 13 Switch the circuit breaker to the on position. Step 14 On the front of the router, place the power switch in on (O) the router to turn on the router. After powering off the router, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before powering it on again.
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SFP port is selected. Activity No activity Link with no activity Link with activity No link On if Cisco IOS has crashed, and a reset has happened, and remains on until Cisco IOS is reloaded. Off, the system is normal.
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During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The STATUS LED comes on immediately as amber, then turns to Step 3 green when the Cisco IOS is booted. Port adapter LEDs go on and off irregularly. Step 4 Observe the initialization process. The port adapter ENABLED LEDs go on when initialization is completed and the console screen displays a script and system banner.
Perform a Basic Configuration Using AutoInstall The AutoInstall process is designed to configure the Cisco 7201 router automatically after connection to your WAN. For AutoInstall to work properly, a TCP/IP host on your network must be preconfigured to provide the required configuration files.
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When asked if you want to enter the initial configuration dialog and see the current interface summary, enter yes or Step 4 press Return: First, would you like to see the current interface summary? [yes]: In the following example, the summary shows a Cisco 7201 router at first-time startup; that is, nothing is configured. Interface IP-Address FastEthernet0/0...
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The enable password is used when there is no enable secret and when using older software and some boot images. Enter enable password: betty line vty 0 4 password cisco no snmp-server ip routing no bridge 1 no appletalk routing...
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Changing the Media Type To be able to use a particular media type, use Cisco IOS to select the media type. This is done by using the media-type interface command: media-type { sfp | rj45 }...
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When the interface is configured for negotiation auto, the interface advertises all modes of which it is capable. The link only comes up if the negotiation process succeeds in finding a common mode between the Cisco 7201 SFP media type and its link partner.
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Consult with your network administrator for this information. Note Only one port adapter can be installed in the Cisco 7201 router. Following are three examples of three different interfaces that might be used. Configure ATM Interfaces In the following example, an ATM interface in slot 1 is configured for an ATM LAN using IP.
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Save your settings to NVRAM. (See the “Save the Running Configuration to NVRAM” section on page you created in the router using configuration mode and the setup facility, your configuration will be lost the next time you reload the router.
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Save your settings to NVRAM. (See the Step 4 “Save the Running Configuration to NVRAM” section on page you created in the router using configuration mode and the setup facility, your configuration will be lost the next time you reload the router. Note If additional synchronous serial interfaces are available in your system, you are prompted for their configurations as well.
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Press RETURN to get started! Your router is now minimally configured and ready to use. You can use the setup command if you want to modify the parameters after the initial configuration. To perform more complex configurations, use the configure command.
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Troubleshoot a Problem For system start-up troubleshooting information, see the online Cisco 7201 Router Troubleshooting Module accessed from the Cisco 7201 Router Troubleshooting Documentation Roadmap at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/7200/roadmaps/7201_trblshoot_doc_roadmap/11367tr.html...
Follow the instructions in this section to replace field-replaceable units (FRUs) after installation. Use the installation and removal information in this section to power off the router, remove the cover, replace the FRU, replace the cover, and power on the router. The following topics are covered in this section: Power Off the Cisco 7201 Router, page 42 •...
CompactFlash Disk protrudes when completely inserted. Only the CompactFlash Disk is supported in a Cisco 7201 router. Other types of Flash Disks are not supported. Note •...
Only Cisco USB Flash memory modules and the Aladdin USB eToken Pro key are supported by Cisco routers. Note Insert a Cisco USB Flash memory module or the Aladdin USB eToken Pro key into the Cisco 7201 USB port as shown Step 2 Figure 32.
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For general information about SFP modules, see the Chapter 4 of the Cisco 7201 Installation and Configuration Guide, the “Removing and Installing an SFP Module” section. Figure 33 Optical SFP Module and Copper SFP Module C i s c o 7...
Cisco 7201 router before removing one of the AC or DC power supplies. The Cisco 7201 has two of the same type of power supplies in power supply slot 1 and power supply slot 2. (See...
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Step 6 Step 7 Grasping the captive installation screws, pull the power supply from the chassis. To ensure adequate airflow across the router power supplies, a power supply must be installed in each power supply Caution bay. AC power cable-retention clip...
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Install the AC Power Supply This section provides information about installing an AC power supply in the Cisco 7201 router. At first customer ship, the power supply may or may not have a handle; later power supplies will have a handle.
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Remove the DC Power Supply Because of the power supply redundancy, there is no need to power off the Cisco 7201 router before removing one of the DC power supplies. Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
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Install the DC Power Supply Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 120 VAC, 20A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international). Statement 1005 Warning Never install an AC power module and a DC power module in the same chassis. Statement 1050 This section provides instructions for installing the DC power supply ground leads and installing the DC-input power leads.
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Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030 Check to make sure the power supply LEDs are off and the Cisco 7201 power switch is in the standby (|) position. Step 1...
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Turn the router power switch to the on (O) position. Step 7 Switch the circuit breaker to the on position. Step 8 After powering off the router, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before powering it on again. Note Terminal block plug Figure...
Grasp the handle and pull the port adapter or port adapter blank panel from the router. Step 4 Locate the port adapter slot guides inside the Cisco 7201 router. They are near the top, and are recessed about one-half Step 5 inch.
Step 3 Remove any power and input/output cables from the Cisco 7201 router. For AC power supplies, unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet. For DC power supplies, to ensure that all power is off, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the off position, tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the off position, and remove the DC connector.
Gently insert the new DIMM, taking care not to damage the pins on the edge of the DIMM. Press down on the DIMM until the spring latches lock the DIMM in place. Step 7 For memory specifications and configurations, see Appendix A, “Specifications,” of the online Cisco 7201 Installation and Configuration Guide at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/7200/install_and_upgrade/7201_install_config/7201_icg.html...
ER GIZ E TH E UN Cover screws Place the cover on the top of the router with the four-screw edge aligned with the front of the router, and the five-screw Step 1 edge aligned with the rear of the router.
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