• Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco ASR 914 Router • Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco ASR 914 Router For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco ASR 914 Router, see the Preparing for Installation section.
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Remove the rack-mount brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the router chassis. The figure below shows how to attach the brackets on the Cisco ASR 914 Router for the 23-inch rack. Figure 1: Attaching Mounting Brackets for the 23-inch Rack Step 2 Position one of the brackets against the chassis side, and align the screw holes.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack To install the router chassis in the equipment rack, perform these steps: Procedure Step 1 Position the chassis in the rack as follows: • If the front of the chassis (front panel) is at the front of the rack, insert the rear of the chassis between the mounting posts.
Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing the Patch Panel on the Rack Figure 2: Installing the Chassis in the 23-inch Rack Step 3 Install the 8 or 12 (4 or 6 per side) 12-24 x 3/4-inch or 10-32 x 3/4-inch screws through the holes in the bracket and into the threaded holes in the equipment rack posts.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing the Patch Panel on the Rack This procedure installs the Patch Panel on the Rack. Procedure Step 1 Assemble the patch panels on the opposite side of the rack to make the cable routing process easy.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing the Patch Panel on the Rack Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
Installing the Chassis Ground Connection Installing the Chassis Ground Connection Before you connect the power or turn on the power to the Cisco ASR 914 Router, you must provide an adequate chassis ground (earth) connection to your router. This section describes how to ground the Cisco ASR 914 Router chassis. The router provides two locations for attaching a 2-hole grounding lug according to the rack-mounting brackets you use to install the router.
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• Wire-stripping tools appropriate to the wire you are using Caution Before making connections to the Cisco ASR 914 Router, ensure that you disconnect the power at the circuit breaker. Otherwise, severe injury to you or damage to the router may occur.
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This unit is to be installed in a restrictive access location and must be permanently grounded to minimum 6 AWG copper ground wire. Perform the following procedure to ground the Cisco ASR 914 Router using a 2-hole lug and the corresponding mounting point. Most carriers require a minimum 6 AWG ground connection. Verify your carrier’s requirements for the ground connection.
Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable grounding point at your site. Installing the Fan Tray (A914-F2B-AIR-FAN) The fan tray is a modular unit that provides cooling to the Cisco ASR 914 Router. Follow these steps to install the fan tray in the chassis: Warning When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing the Fan Tray (A914-F2B-AIR-FAN) Figure 7: Flap Door for Fan Tray Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Removing the Dust Filter Figure 8: Installing the Fan Tray Note While installing the fan tray, align the fan tray towards the right of the chassis. The fans are exposed on the front of the fan tray without the dust filter. Always handle the fan tray by the handle.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Removing and Replacing the Dust Filter Note • The dust filter is a single-use component. • Use the dust filter (A907-FAN-F) within 6 months of buying as the shelf or storage life is less than 6 months.
Replacing the Fan Tray The fan tray supports online insertion and removal (OIR). There is no need to power down the Cisco ASR 914 Router to remove or replace the fan tray. Only one fan tray can be removed or replaced at a time. However, the router will shut down if the fan tray is removed for more than 5 minutes at 30º...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing Fan 3 (A914-PWR-FAN) Figure 10: Installing Fan 3 Step 2 Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screw that secures the fan tray to the chassis. The following figure shows the front of the fan tray, including the captive installation screws.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing Fan 3 (A914-PWR-FAN) Figure 11: Attaching the Fan Tray Fan tray handle Captive screw Step 3 Ensure that the fan tray is fixed and engaged to the power receptacle on the midplane. Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Removing Fan 3 Removing Fan 3 Procedure Step 1 Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers, loosen the captive installation screw that secures the fan tray to the chassis. Step 2 Grasp the fan tray handle with one hand and pull out.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Removing Fan 3 Figure 12: Fan Tray Removal Warning When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the fan blades completely stop before you remove the fan tray. Statement 258...
Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router RSP Installation RSP Installation Follow the steps in the sections below on handling an RSP module in the Cisco ASR 914 Router: Installing an RSP Module Procedure Step 1 Choose a slot for the RSP module. Make sure that there is enough clearance to accommodate any equipment that will be connected to the ports on the module.
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USB flash drive, using the copy running-config {ftp | tftp | bootflash:} command. This saves you time when bringing the module back online. If the module is running Cisco IOS software, save the current running configuration by entering the copy running-config startup-config command.
Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Hot-Swapping an RSP Module Step 4 Place your thumbs on the ejector levers (see figure Cisco ASR 914 Router RSP Installation) and simultaneously rotate the ejector levers outward to unseat the module from the backplane connector. Step 5 Grasp the front edge of the module and slide the module straight out of the slot.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing an Interface Module Installing an Interface Module Procedure Step 1 Before inserting an interface module, make sure that the chassis is grounded. Step 2 To insert the interface module, carefully align the edges of the interface module between the upper and lower edges of the router slot.
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Hot-Swapping an Interface Module The Cisco ASR 914 Router provides a feature that allows you to remove and replace an interface module without powering down the router. This feature, called hot-swapping or OIR, allows you to remove and replace a redundant module without disrupting router operation.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Hot-Swapping an Interface Module Table 1: Supported Hot Swapping Combinations Interface Modules A907-RSP3C-400-W/Cisco IOS XE Release SFP Combo IM—8-port Gigabit Ethernet (8X1GE) + Swapping is allowed within Ethernet interface modules 1-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1X10GE)
Cisco ASR 900 Series Aggregation Services Routers Data Sheet. Power Connection Guidelines This section provides guidelines for connecting the Cisco ASR 914 Router power supplies to the site power source. Warning Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor.
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• Use the grounding lug to attach a wrist strap for ESD protection during servicing. Installing the DC Power Supply The sections describe how to install a DC power supply in the Cisco ASR 914 Router: Note If the voltage feed is less than 15 V then the system will report it as 0 V.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Connecting DC Power Supply Unit (A900-PWR900-D2) Step 4 Grasp the power supply handle with one hand. Place your other hand underneath the power supply, as shown in the figure below. Slide the power supply into the power supply bay. Make sure that the power supply is fully seated in the bay.
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Installing DC Power Feeds for Fan Tray Caution Cisco ASR 914 Router relies on the protective devices in the building installation to protect against short circuit, overcurrent, and ground faults. Ensure that the protective devices are properly rated and comply with national and local codes.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing DC Power Feeds for Fan Tray Perform the following procedure to install the power feeds. Note Ensure that power to DC circuit connected to the power supply you are about to install is switched off. To verify, locate the circuit breakers for the DC circuits, put the circuit breakers to the OFF position, and tape the circuit-breaker switches.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Activating the DC Power Supply Positive (+) lead wire Negative (-) lead wire Feed A Feed B Step 7 Unscrew the nuts from the terminal block. Step 8 Insert the lugs as shown in the figure above. Follow the fuse assignments to ensure the correct cabling of the battery and return to the shelf.
Note Fan 3 LED remains red until the system boots. Removing and Replacing the DC Power Supply This section provides information about removing and replacing the DC power supply in the Cisco ASR 914 Router. Note The Cisco ASR 914 Router power supplies are hot-swappable. If you have installed redundant power supply modules, you can replace a single power supply without interrupting power to the router.
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You cannot use the USB port and the EIA port concurrently. See the Connecting to the Auxiliary Port section. When the USB port is used it takes priority over the RJ45 EIA port. The USB Type A-to-Type A cable is not included with the Cisco ASR 914 Router; it is ordered Note separately.
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Connecting to the Console Port using Mac OS X • no flow control Figure 17: Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Cisco ASR 914 Router USB Type-A console port USB 5-pin mini USB Type-B to USB Type-A console cable USB Type-A —...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Connecting to the Console Port using Linux Procedure Step 1 Use the Finder to go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal. Step 2 Connect the OS X USB port to the router. Step 3...
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The USB console is ready for use. Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver Procedure Step 1 Obtain the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver.zip from the Cisco.com web site and unzip it. Step 2 Double-click the file setup.exe. Step 3 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.
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The USB console is ready for use. Uninstalling the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB Driver This section provides instructions for how to uninstall the Cisco Microsoft Windows USB device driver. Uninstalling the 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.
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When a modem is connected to the auxiliary port, a remote user can dial in to the router and configure it. Use a light blue console cable and the DB-9-to-DB-25 connector adapter. Note The console cable and DB-9-to-DB-25 connector are not included with the Cisco ASR 914 Router; they are ordered separately. Procedure Step 1 Connect the RJ45 end of the adapter cable to the black AUX port on the router, as shown in the figure below.
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OSP wiring. Installing and Removing SFP The Cisco ASR 914 Router supports a variety of SFP modules, including optical and Ethernet modules. For information on how to install and remove SFP modules, see the documentation for the SFP module at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/modules/ps5455/prod_installation_guides_list.html...
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Connecting a USB Flash Device To connect a USB flash device to the Cisco ASR 914 Router, insert the memory stick in the USB port labeled MEM. The Flash memory module can be inserted in only one way, and can be inserted or removed regardless of whether the router is powered up or not.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Connecting Cables to a GNSS Interface Connecting Cables to a GNSS Interface The sections describe how to connect cables from the Cisco ASR 914 Router to a GPS unit for input or output timing of frequency: Note A Y-cable is required to connect to a primary and backup RSP in order to ensure that the router continues to transmit timing signals in the event of a network failure.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Connecting a Cable to the GNSS Antenna Interface Step 2 Connect one end of the split-side Y-cable Ethernet to the ToD port on the primary RSP of the Cisco ASR 914 Router. Step 3 Connect the other end of the split-side Y-cable Ethernet to the ToD port on the backup RSP of the Cisco ASR 914 Router.
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Screw on the GNSS Module Inserting the GNSS Module Connecting Ethernet Cables The Cisco ASR 914 Router interface modules support RJ45 or SFP Ethernet ports. For instructions on how to connect cables to Ethernet SFP ports, see the Connecting Cables to SFP Modules section.
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For information on connecting cables to Cisco optical and Ethernet SFP interfaces, see http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/modules/ps5455/prod_installation_guides_list.html. Connecting T1/E1 cables The physical layer interface for the Cisco ASR 914 T1/E1 port is a customer-installed high-density connector. The high-density connector has thumbscrews which should be screwed into the interface when the cable is installed.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Cabling for Redundancy The following table shows details of the patch panel cables: Patch Panel Cable Description CABLE-16TDM-C 16-port cable for TDM CEM Interface Module, no redundancy, 6 feet in length CABLE-16TDM-C-L1 16-port cable for TDM CEM Interface Module, no redundancy, 4.7 feet in length...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Cabling for Redundancy Figure 22: Y-Cable Routing Note Do not try to interchange the cables as the length may vary based on odd and even slots. Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Cabling for Redundancy Table 2: Y-Cable for Redundancy Bundle PID Cable Marking Description CABLE-16TDM-R1EL1 T1/E1-Cable S-3 16-port cable for TDM CEM Interface Module, 42 inches cable length and 10 inches stub length, even...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Cabling for Redundancy Bundle PID Cable Marking Description 16-port cable for TDM CEM Interface Module, 42 CABLE-16TDM-R3EL2 T3/E3-Cable M-3 inches cable length and 10 inches stub length, even slot T3/E3-Cable M-2 16-port cable for TDM CEM Interface Module, 42 inches cable length and 7.5 inches stub length, even...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Connecting Cables to the Patch Panel Connecting Cables to the Patch Panel Figure 23: Interface Module with the Connector Figure 24: Patch Panel with the Connector If you are connecting two T1/E1 interfaces to each other, you must cable both interfaces’ patch panels together using a T1 straight-through shielded cables.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Connectors Patch Panel Connectors The PANEL-48-1-DIN and PANEL-48-3-DIN provide 48 DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors on the front side of the patch panel. These connectors terminate to 75 ohm coaxial cable through the DIN plug.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing Patch Panel Figure 26: Rack Mount Screws (1) Rack mount screws to secure rack mount brackets on both the sides. Figure 27: Patch Panel Front View with Brackets Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing Patch Panel Figure 28: Patch Panel Rear View with Brackets Step 4 Position the cable management guides against the mounting brackets on the patch panel, see the figure below. Figure 29: Patch Panel Front View with Brackets and Guides...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing Patch Panel Figure 30: Patch Panel Rear View with Brackets and Guides Step 5 Secure the guides to the brackets with the screws. The recommended maximum torque is 28 in.-lb (3.16 N-m). Step 6 Position the patch panel with brackets and guide onto the rack and secure with screws provided.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Installing Patch Panel Figure 31: Patch Panel Front View with Brackets and Guides Installed on Rack Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Figure 32: Patch Panel Rear View with Brackets and Guides Installed on Rack Install 3G Patch Panel You can choose to either set up the Cisco ASR 903 3G patch panel on a rack or wall mount it. Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Install Rack Brackets Install Rack Brackets Procedure Step 1 Connect the grounding lugs using a crimping tool (as specified by the ground lug manufacturer), crimp the ground lug to the ground wire. Step 2 Use a 6 AWG ground wire to connect the other end to a suitable grounding point at your site.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Install Rack Brackets Figure 34: Patch Panel Grounding - Dual Step 3 Position the patch panel in the rack as follows: • If the front of the patch panel is at the front of the rack, insert the rear of the chassis between the mounting posts.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Install Rack Brackets Figure 35: Installing the Patch Panel - Single in a 19-inch Rack Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Install Rack Brackets Figure 36: Installing the Patch Panel - Dual in a 19-inch Rack Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Install Rack Brackets Figure 37: Installing the Patch Panel - Single in a 21-inch Rack Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Install Rack Brackets Figure 38: Installing the Patch Panel - Dual in a 21-inch Rack Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Install Rack Brackets Figure 39: Installing the Patch Panel - Single in a 23-inch Rack Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 40: Installing the Patch Panel - Dual in a 23-inch Rack Step 5 Secure the brackets to the chassis with the screws. The recommended maximum torque is 28 in.-lb (3.16 N-m).
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 41: Attaching 19-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Single Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 42: Installing 19-inch Brackets on to Rack - Single Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 43: Attaching 19-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Dual Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 44: Installing 19-inch Brackets on to Rack - Dual Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 45: Attaching 21-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Single Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 46: Installing 21-inch Brackets on to Rack - Single Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 47: Attaching 21-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Dual Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 48: Installing 21-inch Brackets on to Rack - Dual Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 49: Attaching 23-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Single Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 50: Installing 23-inch Brackets on to Rack - Single Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Set up 3G Patch Panel on Rack Figure 51: Attaching 23-inch Brackets to Patch Panel - Dual Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Wall Mount 3G Patch Panel Figure 52: Installing 23-inch Brackets on to Rack - Dual Wall Mount 3G Patch Panel Before you begin You must first install the mounting brackets and cable guides on to the patch panel before you mount it on the wall.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Wall Mount 3G Patch Panel Procedure Step 1 Remove the mounting brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the device. Note You can install the brackets as shown in the figure. Figure 53: Wall Mount - Single...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 54: Wall Mount - Dual Step 2 Secure the bracket to the device with the recommended maximum torque of 10 inch-pounds (1.1 newton meters). Step 3 Position the device vertically on the wall.
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 55: Patch Panel Without Brackets Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 56: Patch Panel With Brackets Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 57: AMP64 Patch Panel With Brackets Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Dimensions Figure 58: 3G Patch Panel Without Brackets - Single Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router...
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Installing the Cisco ASR 914 Router Patch Panel Pinout Figure 59: 3G Patch Panel Without Brackets - Dual Patch Panel Pinout Given below are the pinout information for the regular crossover and the straight-through cable patch panel. Table 3: Pinout Details...
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OSP wiring. Only Pins 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are available for customer use. The remaining pins are for Cisco manufacturing test, and should not be connected. Use a shielded cable for connection to this port for EMC protection. The...