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C H A P T E R
Preparing to Install the
Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525
Routers
This chapter describes the tasks you must perform before you begin to install the
Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 routers, and includes the following sections:
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Safety Recommendations
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Safety Recommendations
General Site Requirements
Installation Checklist
Creating a Site Log
Preparing to Connect to a Network
Inspecting the System
Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.
Put the removed chassis cover in a safe place.
Keep tools away from walk areas where you and others could fall over them.
Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf
and roll up your sleeves.
Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to
your eyes.
Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the
equipment unsafe.
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Page 1: Safety Recommendations
Preparing to Install the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers This chapter describes the tasks you must perform before you begin to install the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 routers, and includes the following sections: • Safety Recommendations • General Site Requirements •... -
Page 2: Maintaining Safety With Electricity
(To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”) • Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist. • Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check. 2-2 Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Router User Guide... -
Page 3: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis. For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which Caution should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms). Preparing to Install the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers 2-3... -
Page 4: General Site Requirements
Ensure that the chassis cover is secure. The chassis is designed to allow cooling air to flow effectively within it. An open chassis allows air leaks, which may interrupt and redirect the flow of cooling air from internal components. 2-4 Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Router User Guide... -
Page 5: Configuring Equipment Racks
Install a power conditioner if necessary. The device is designed to work with TN power systems. (To see translated Warning versions of this warning, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”) Preparing to Install the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers 2-5... -
Page 6: Installation Checklist
(To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”) The Cisco 2524 offers a direct current (DC) power supply. See the section “DC Power Specifications” in the chapter “Installing the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers” for more information. - Page 7 Chassis components verified Initial electrical connections established ASCII terminal or PC attached to console port Signal distance limits verified Startup sequence steps completed Initial system operation verified Software image verified Preparing to Install the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers 2-7...
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Page 8: Creating A Site Log
(SELV) circuits. BRI circuits are treated like telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. Avoid connecting SELV circuits to TNV circuits. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”) 2-8 Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Router User Guide... - Page 9 Description Specification Loop rates 56 kbps Data rates 56 kbps Line requirements Northern Telecom Datapath Technology, Bellcore TR-EOP-000277 Receiver sensitivity –42 dB at 80 kHz 1. kHz = kilohertz. Preparing to Install the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers 2-9...
- Page 10 WAN. Cables are not included with the module; however, port pinouts are listed in the section “4-Wire 56/64-kbps DSU/CSU Module Port Pinouts” in the appendix “Cabling Specifications for the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers. Network hazardous voltages are present in the BRI, fractional T1/T1, and Warning switched 56 cables.
- Page 11 OFF or ON. (To see translated versions of this warning, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”) Table 2-3 lists network specifications to consider before connecting the fractional T1/T1 DSU/CSU WAN module to a network. Preparing to Install the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers 2-11...
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Page 12: Isdn Connections
Use an appropriate cable (not included) to connect the router directly to an ISDN. (See Table 2-4.) Refer to the section “ISDN BRI Port and Cable Pinouts” in the appendix “Cabling Specifications for the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers” for port and cable pinouts. -
Page 13: Synchronous Serial Connections
You must use a special serial cable to connect the router to a modem or DSU/CSU. This cable is available from Cisco and is usually ordered with the system. The cable uses a DB-60 connector on the chassis end. See the appendix “Cabling Specifications for the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers”... - Page 14 9600 1,025 19200 38400 56000 The EIA/TIA-449 and V.35 interfaces support data rates up to 2.048 Mbps. Caution Exceeding this maximum could result in loss of data and is not recommended. 2-14 Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Router User Guide...
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Page 15: Ethernet Connections
328 feet (100 m); Ethernet 10Base2 has a maximum segment distance of 607 feet (185 m). Token Ring Connections On the Cisco 2525 router, there are two Token Ring ports, a STP port and a UTP port, on the rear panel of the router. -
Page 16: Console Port Connections
“Connecting to the Console Port” in the chapter “Installing the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers.” See the appendix “Cabling Specifications for the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers” for cable and port pinouts. -
Page 17: Inspecting The System
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything appears to be damaged, or if you encounter problems when installing or configuring your system, contact a customer service representative. Preparing to Install the Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Routers 2-17... - Page 18 Inspecting the System 2-18 Cisco 2524 and Cisco 2525 Router User Guide...