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Cisco ASR 903 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite
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The chapter describes how to install the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf, and how to connect it to
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Safety Guidelines

Before you begin the installation of the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf, review the safety guidelines
in this chapter to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
In addition, before replacing, configuring, or maintaining the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf, review
the safety warnings listed in
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Safety Guidelines, page 1
Site Planning, page 9
Receiving the Cisco ASR 903 Router, page 19
Installing the Router in a Rack, page 23
Installing the Chassis Ground Connection, page 28
Installing the Chassis Ground, page 30
Installing the Fan Tray, page 31
Installing and Removing an RSP Module, page 34
Installing and Removing an Interface Module, page 37
Installing the Power Supply, page 39
Connecting the Cisco ASR 903 Router to the Network, page 52
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASR 903 Router
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Satellite Systems Installation Guide
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  • Page 1: Safety Guidelines

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf The chapter describes how to install the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf, and how to connect it to networks and external devices. • Safety Guidelines, page 1 •...

  • Page 2: Standard Warning Statements

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Standard Warning Statements Standard Warning Statements To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device. Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines For Personal Safety And Equipment Protection

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Safety Guidelines for Personal Safety and Equipment Protection This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive Warning 1999/5/EC. Statement 287. Safety Guidelines for Personal Safety and Equipment Protection The following guidelines help ensure your safety and protect the equipment.

  • Page 4: Safety With Electricity

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Safety with Electricity Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous Warning voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment;...
  • Page 5 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Safety with Electricity Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. For an AC installation, ensure that the branch circuit breaker is rated a maximum 20A. Statement 1005 Warning There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.
  • Page 6 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Safety with Electricity Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025 Warning Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. Statement 1028...
  • Page 7 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Safety with Electricity When you connect or disconnect the power and/or alarm connector with power applied, an electrical arc Warning can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous area installations. Be sure that all power is removed from the switch and any other circuits.

  • Page 8: Power Supply Considerations

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Power Supply Considerations ◦ If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, determine the condition of the victim, and then call for help. ◦ Determine whether the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then take appropriate action.

  • Page 9: Site Planning

    1 and 10 Mohm. Site Planning These sections describe how to plan for the installation of the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf: General Precautions Observe the following general precautions when using and working with your Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf system: •...

  • Page 10: Site Selection Guidelines

    TIA/EIA-232F. • Ethernet cabling distances for the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf are within limitations. • The equipment rack in which you plan to install the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf complies with requirements.

  • Page 11: Airflow Guidelines

    AirFlow Guidelines Cool air is circulated through the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf by a fan tray located along the right side of the router. Airflow is side to side, right to left, as shown in this figure.

  • Page 12: Floor Loading Considerations

    Airflow Guidelines for Enclosed Rack Installation To install a Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf in a 4-post enclosed cabinet, the front and rear doors of the cabinet must be removed or be perforated with a minimum of 65 percent open area (70 percent for 800-mm racks).

  • Page 13: Electrical Circuit Requirements

    The Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf can be powered by a DC source or an AC source. Ensure that equipment grounding is present and observe the power-strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the rating.

  • Page 14: Asynchronous Terminal Connections

    T1/E1 interface cable and a customer-provided patch panel. For more information, see the Cisco ASR 903 Router Hardware Installation Guide . Note that the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf does not use the T1/E1 interface module. The Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf supports only ethernet ports.
  • Page 15 Lightning and AC Power Fault Interference If signal wires exceed the recommended cabling distances, or if signal wires pass between buildings, you should consider the effect that a lightning strike in your vicinity might have on the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf.

  • Page 16: Rack Selection Guidelines

    • Do not step on or stand on any component or system when servicing other systems or components in a rack. • When mounting the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

  • Page 17: Installation Checklist

    Locating for Safety If the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf is the heaviest or the only piece of equipment in the rack, consider installing it at or near the bottom to ensure that the rack’s center of gravity is as low as possible.
  • Page 18 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installation Checklist Table 1: Cisco ASR 903 Router Installation Checklist Task Verified By Date Date on which chassis received Chassis and all accessories unpacked Types and numbers of interfaces verified...

  • Page 19: Receiving The Cisco Asr 903 Router

    Receiving the Cisco ASR 903 Router Each Cisco ASR 903 Router satellite shelf chassis is shipped in a container that is strapped to a pallet, as illustrated in this figure. Figure 2: Cisco ASR 903 Router Packaged for Shipping...

  • Page 20: Tools And Equipment

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Chassis-Lifting Guidelines Chassis-Lifting Guidelines The chassis is not intended to be moved frequently. Before you install the system, ensure that your site is properly prepared so that you can avoid having to move the chassis later to accommodate power sources and network connections.

  • Page 21: Unpacking And Verifying The Shipped Contents

    3 Perform a visual inspection of the chassis. 4 Use this table to check the contents of the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf shipping container. Do not discard the shipping container. You will need the container if you move or ship the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf in the future.
  • Page 22 Note Most Cisco documentation is available online. Documentation that is shipped with your Cisco ASR 903 includes the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASR 903 Router document and Cisco ASR 903 Documentation Roadmap which contains information about the various documents that are available online and the links to them.

  • Page 23: Installing The Router In A Rack

    Remove the rack-mount brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the router chassis. This figure shows how to attach the brackets on the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf for a 19-inch EIA rack. Figure 3: Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 19-Inch EIA Rack...

  • Page 24: Installing The Router Chassis In The Rack

    Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack Figure 4-4 shows how to attach the brackets on the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf for a 300-mm ETSI cabinet. Figure 4: Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 300 -mm ETSI Cabinet Step 2 Position one of the brackets against the chassis side, and align the screw holes.
  • Page 25 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack Step 2 Align the mounting holes in the bracket (and optional cable guide) with the mounting holes in the equipment rack. Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Satellite Systems Installation Guide...
  • Page 26 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack Caution Do not use interface-module and power-supply ejector handles to lift the chassis; using the handles to lift the chassis can deform or damage the handles.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Cable Management Brackets

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Attaching the Cable Management Brackets 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.

  • Page 28: Installing The Chassis Ground Connection

    Secure the cable management brackets with four M4 screws. The recommended maximum torque is 10 lbf/sq in. Installing the Chassis Ground Connection Before you connect the power or turn on the power to the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf, you must provide an adequate chassis ground (earth) connection to your router.
  • Page 29 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the Chassis Ground Connection • EIA 19-inch rack—Attach the grounding lug to the rear of the router, as shown in this figure. Figure 9: Attaching a Grounding Lug to the Rear of the Router Grounding lug (19-inch EIA rack) •...

  • Page 30: Installing The Chassis Ground

    6-AWG copper ground wire. Installing the Chassis Ground Perform the following procedure to ground the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf 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.

  • Page 31: Installing The Fan Tray

    Connect the other end of the ground wire to a suitable grounding point at your site. Installing the Fan Tray The fan tray is a modular unit that provides cooling to the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf. Follow these steps to install the fan tray in the chassis:...

  • Page 32: Removing And Replacing The Fan Tray

    Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray The fan tray supports online insertion and removal (OIR). There is no need to power down the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf to remove or replace the fan tray. However, the router will shut down if the fan tray is removed from the chassis for more than five minutes.
  • Page 33 In the event of a critical temperature alarm, the router shuts down immediately. Follow these steps to remove and replace the fan tray on the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf: SUMMARY STEPS 1.

  • Page 34: Installing And Removing An Rsp Module

    Installing and Removing an RSP Module Follow these steps on handling an RSP module in the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf: Installing an RSP Module To install an RSP module in the router chassis, perform the following steps:...
  • Page 35 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing an RSP Module SUMMARY STEPS 1. Choose a slot for the module. Make sure that there is enough clearance to accommodate any equipment that will be connected to the ports on the module. If a blank module filler plate is installed in the slot in which you plan to install the module, remove the plate by removing its two Phillips pan-head screws.

  • Page 36: Removing An Rsp Module

    Blank module filler plates (Cisco part number A900-RSPA-BLANK) should be installed in any empty chassis slots to keep dust out of the chassis and to maintain consistent airflow through the chassis.

  • Page 37: Installing And Removing An Interface Module

    Loosen the two captive installation screws on the module that you plan to remove from the chassis. Step 4 Place your thumbs on the ejector levers (see the figure Cisco ASR 903 RSP Installation) and simultaneously rotate the ejector levers outward to unseat the module from the backplane connector.

  • Page 38: Installing An Interface Module

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing an Interface Module Installing an Interface Module SUMMARY STEPS 1. Before inserting an interface module, make sure that the chassis is grounded. 2. To insert the interface module, carefully align the edges of the interface module between the upper and lower edges of the router slot.

  • Page 39: Installing The Power Supply

    Installing the Power Supply The Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf provides the choice of two different power supplies: • DC power—19.2VDC to –72VDC The DC power supply uses three-position terminal block-style connector with positive latching/securing and labeled connections for +24/48V, GRD, –24/48V.

  • Page 40: Preventing Power Loss

    Cisco ASR 9000v Satellite Shelf with a DC Power Module section to estimate the power requirements and heat dissipation of a Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf based on a given configuration of the router. Determining power requirements is useful for planning the power distribution system needed to support the router.

  • Page 41: Installing The Dc Power Supply

    Installing the DC Power Supply The following sections describe how to install a DC power supply in the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf: •...

  • Page 42: Installing The Dc Power Supply Module

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the DC Power Supply Installing the DC Power Supply Module SUMMARY STEPS 1. Ensure that the system (earth) ground connection has been made. For ground connection installation instructions, see the Installing the Chassis Ground Connection, on page 28 section.

  • Page 43: Installing The Terminal Block

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the DC Power Supply Step 5 Tighten the captive installation screws of the power supply. The recommended maximum torque is 5.5 lbf/sq in. If you are installing a redundant DC power supply, repeat these steps for the second power source.
  • Page 44 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the DC Power Supply c) Positive (+) lead wire (middle) Figure 19: DC Power Supply with Lead Wires Ground lead wire Positive (+) lead wire Negative (–) lead wire Step 4 Insert the exposed wire of one of the three DC input power source wires into the terminal block plug.
  • Page 45 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the DC Power Supply Step 5 Use a ratcheting torque screwdriver to torque the terminal block plug captive screw (above the installed wire lead) from 0.5 Nm (4.425 lbf/sq in) to 0.6 Nm (5.310 lbf/sq in) as shown in the figure.
  • Page 46 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the DC Power Supply Step 6 Repeat Step 4 through Step 5 for the remaining DC input power source wire and the ground wire. This figure shows the wiring completed for a terminal block plug.

  • Page 47: Activating The Dc Power Supply

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the DC Power Supply Step 7 Ensure that the terminal block plug is fully seated in the terminal block header on the DC power supply panel. The plug has a locking feature. You should hear a snap or click when it is installed properly.

  • Page 48: Removing And Replacing The Dc Power Supply

    Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 Warning Follow these steps to remove and replace the DC power supply on the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf: Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Satellite Systems Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Installing The Ac Power Supply

    (Cisco part number A900-PWR-BLANK) over the opening, and secure it with the captive installation screws. Installing the AC Power Supply The following sections describe how to install a AC power supply in the Cisco ASR 903: This product requires short-circuit (overturned) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation.

  • Page 50: Installing The Ac Power Supply Module

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Installing the AC Power Supply Installing the AC Power Supply Module SUMMARY STEPS 1. Ensure that the system (earth) ground connection has been made. For ground connection installation instructions, see the Installing the Chassis Ground Connection, on page 28section.

  • Page 51: Activating The Ac Power Supply

    Removing and Replacing the AC Power Supply The Cisco ASR 903 power supplies are hot-swappable. If you have installed redundant power supply Note modules, you can replace a single power supply without interrupting power to the router.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Cisco Asr 903 Router To The Network

    The following sections describe how to connect cables on the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf: Connecting Console Cables These sections describe how to connect to the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf using console cables: • Connecting to the Serial Port Using Microsoft Windows •...

  • Page 53: Connecting To The Serial Port Using Microsoft Windows

    Connecting to the Auxiliary Port, on page section. When the USB port is used, it takes priority over the RJ-45 EIA port. The USB Type A-to-Type A cable is not included with the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf; it is ordered Note separately.
  • Page 54 • 8 data bits • No parity • 1 stop-bit • No flow control What to Do Next Figure 24: Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Cisco ASR 903 Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Satellite Systems Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Connecting To The Console Port Using Mac Os X

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Connecting Console Cables USB Type-A console port USB 5-pin mini USB Type-B to USB Type-A console cable USB Type-A — — Connecting to the Console Port Using Mac OS X This procedure describes how to connect a Mac OS X system USB port to the console using the built-in OS X Terminal utility.

  • Page 56: Installing The Cisco Microsoft Windows Usb Device Driver

    Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Connecting Console Cables SUMMARY STEPS 1. Open the Linux Terminal window. 2. Connect the Linux USB port to the router. 3. Enter the following commands to find the Linux USB port number: 4.
  • Page 57 The USB console is ready for use. Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows 2000 USB Driver SUMMARY STEPS 1. Obtain the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver.zip from the Cisco.com website and unzip it. 2. Double-click the file setup.exe. 3. The Cisco Virtual Com InstallShield Wizard begins. Click Next.
  • Page 58 Installing the Cisco Microsoft Windows Vista USB Driver SUMMARY STEPS 1. Obtain the file Cisco_usbconsole_driver.zip from the Cisco.com website and unzip it. 2. If using 32-bit Windows Vista, double-click the file setup.exe from the Windows_32 folder, or if using 64-bit Windows Vista, double-click the file setup(x64).exe from the Windows_64 folder.
  • Page 59 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Connecting Console Cables Step 5 The InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears. Click Finish. Step 6 Connect the USB cable to the PC and router USB console ports. The EN LED for the USB console port turns green, and within a few moments a pop up window stating “Installing device driver software”...
  • Page 60 Installing the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a Satellite Shelf Connecting Console Cables SUMMARY STEPS 1. Run the setup.exe for Windows 32-bit or setup(x64).exe for Windows 64-bit. Click Next. 2. The InstallShield Wizard for Cisco Virtual Com appears. Click Next.

  • Page 61: Connecting To The Auxiliary Port

    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 903 Router as a satellite shelf; they are ordered separately. To connect a modem to the router, follow these steps: SUMMARY STEPS 1.
  • Page 62 Step 1 Connect the RJ-45 end of the adapter cable to the black AUX port on the router, as shown in the figure. Figure 25: Connecting a Modem to the Cisco ASR 903 Router Satellite Shelf RJ-45 AUX port RJ-45 to DB-9...

  • Page 63: Statement

    Connecting a USB Flash Device To connect a USB flash device to the Cisco ASR 903 Router as a satellite shelf, 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.

  • Page 64: Connecting Ethernet Cables

    Step 2 To replace a Cisco USB Flash memory stick, simply insert the module into the USB port labeled MEM as shown in the above figure. 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.

  • Page 65: Connecting Cables To Sfp Modules

    Step 3 Connect the other end to the BTS patch or demarcation panel at your site. Connecting Cables to SFP Modules 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 the Fan Tray Alarm Port The fan tray includes an alarm port that maps to 4 dry contact alarm inputs.
  • Page 66 Step 2 Attach the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the relay controller. For information about how to map alarm inputs to critical, major, and minor alarm conditions, see the Cisco ASR 903 Software Configuration Guide . Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Satellite Systems Installation Guide...

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