Bringing Up and Configuring the Router
Software Requirements
The system requires compatible ROM Monitor firmware on all RPs.
The ROM Monitor firmware on all RPs must be compatible with the Cisco IOS XR Software release
Caution
installed on the router. If the router is brought up with an incompatible version of the ROM Monitor
software, the standby RP may fail to boot. For instructions to overcome a boot block in the standby RSP,
see the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Series Router ROM Monitor Guide.
Hardware Prerequisites and Documentation
The Cisco IOS XR Software runs on the configuration listed in the
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completed:
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For information on how to complete these procedures for your router equipment, see the hardware
documents listed in the
Bringing Up and Configuring the Router
To bring up a standalone router, you need to connect to the router and configure the root-system
username and password as described in the following procedure:
SUMMARY STEPS
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Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Getting Started Guide
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F I N A L D R A F T — C i s c o C o n f i d e n t i a l
1-6. Before a router can be started, the following hardware management procedures must be
Site preparation
Equipment unpacking
Router installation
"Related Documents" section on page
Establish a connection to the Console port.
Type the username for the root-system login and press Enter.
Type the password for the root-system login and press Enter.
Log in to the router.
Chapter 2
Bringing Up Cisco IOS XR Software on the Router
"System Configurations" section on
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