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Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router
This chapter describes how to install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router and includes the following
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Prerequisites
Before installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, it is important to prepare for the installation by:
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For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, see
Chapter 2, "Preparing for Installation."
Installing the Router in a Rack
The following sections describe how to install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router in a rack. The
procedures in this section apply to both horizontal and vertical mounting of the router in a rack:
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"Prerequisites" section on page 3-1
"Installing the Router in a Rack" section on page 3-1
"Installing the Chassis Ground Connection" section on page 3-21
"Connecting a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router to the Network" section on page 3-25
Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures
(MOP). See
"Site Planning" section on page
Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. See
Cisco ASR 920 Series Router" section on page
Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the
Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. See
"Installing the Chassis Brackets" section on page 3-2
"Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack" section on page 3-6
"Attaching the Cable Guides" section on page 3-7
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  • Page 1 Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. See “Tools and Equipment” section on page 2-21. For more instructions on how to prepare for the installation of the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, see Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation.” Installing the Router in a Rack The following sections describe how to install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router in a rack.
  • Page 2 Figure 3-1 shows how to attach the brackets at the front, middle, and rear positions on the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router for a 19-inch EIA rack. Figure 3-1 Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 19-inch EIA Rack (Front, Middle, and Rear Positions)
  • Page 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Router in a Rack Figure 3-2 shows how to attach the brackets on the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router for a 23-inch cabinet. Figure 3-2 Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 23-inch Cabinet (Front, Middle, and Rear Positions)
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Router in a Rack Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide OL-32751-01...
  • Page 5 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Router in a Rack Figure 3-3 Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 300 mm ETSI Cabinet (Front, Middle, and Rear Positions) Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide OL-32751-01...
  • Page 6 Align the mounting holes in the bracket (and optional cable guide) with the mounting holes in the equipment rack. The following figure shows how to install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router in a 19-inch EIA rack. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 Use a tape measure and level to verify that the chassis is installed straight and level. Step 4 Attaching the Cable Guides The Cisco ASR 920 Series Router supports the following cable guides: A920-CBL-GUIDE (left and right)—help in routing the cables from all components on the front •...
  • Page 8 Cable Guide Installation For ETSI Rack Brackets Step 2 Secure the cable guides with the four M6x12mm screws supplied with the cable kit. The recommended maximum torque is 3N-m. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide OL-32751-01...
  • Page 9 Mounting Cisco ASR 920 Series Router on the Wall, page 3-10 Attaching the Brackets to the Router for Wall-Mounting Note While wall mounting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, always ensure that the power supplies are at the top position. Figure 3-8 shows how to attach a 19-inch bracket to one side of the router.
  • Page 10 Attaching 19-inch Brackets for Wall Mounting Mounting Cisco ASR 920 Series Router on the Wall For the best support of the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router and cables, ensure the router is attached securely to wall studs or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.
  • Page 11 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Wall Mounting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 OL-32751-01...
  • Page 12 Installing the AC Power Cables To install the AC power cables in the power supply slots: Step 1 Attach the AC power retainer chord as shown in the figure below. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-12 OL-32751-01...
  • Page 13 Lift the power retainer and plug in the AC power supply. Step 2 Push the retainer chord towards the power supply chord to lock it in place. Figure 3-12 Locking the Power Retainer Chord Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 OL-32751-01...
  • Page 14 To attach the DC power supplies: Step 1 Open the DC power supply guard. Step 2 Attach the DC supply wires in the designated screws. See Figure 3-14. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-14 OL-32751-01...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the DC Power Supply Figure 3-14 Using the DC Power Supply Guard Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-15 OL-32751-01...
  • Page 16 Use only Cisco SFP modules on the Cisco router. Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the router.
  • Page 17 Step 3 Insert the SFP module into the slot until you feel the connector on the module snap into place in the rear Step 4 of the slot. Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-17 OL-32751-01...
  • Page 18 For reattachment, note which cable connector plug is send (TX) and which is receive (RX). Unlock and remove the SFP module, as shown in the following figure. Step 3 Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-18 OL-32751-01...
  • Page 19 To maximize performance, choose one of these methods for configuring the Ethernet ports: Let the ports autonegotiate both speed and duplex. • Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-19 OL-32751-01...
  • Page 20 Insert one end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP module port. Step 2 Insert the other cable end into a fiber-optic connector on a target device. Step 3 Observe the port status LED. Step 4 Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-20 OL-32751-01...
  • Page 21 Step 5 Installing the Chassis Ground Connection Before you connect the power or turn on the power to the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, you must provide an adequate chassis ground (earth) connection to your router. This section describes how to ground the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router chassis. The grounding lug location is on the back panel of the router.
  • Page 22 This unit is to be installed in a restrictive access location and must be permanently grounded to a minimum 6-AWG copper ground wire. Perform the following procedure to ground the Cisco ASR 920 Series 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.
  • Page 23 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Chassis Ground Connection Power Connection Guidelines This section provides guidelines for connecting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router power supplies to the site power source. • Preventing Power Loss, page 3-24 •...
  • Page 24 Table 1-1 to estimate the power requirements and heat dissipation of a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router 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 25: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router to the Network Connecting a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router to the Network The following sections describe how to connect a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router to the network: Connecting Console Cables, page 3-25 •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connecting a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router to the Network You cannot use the USB port and the EIA port concurrently. When the USB port is used, it takes Note priority over the EIA port.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connecting a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router to the Network Figure 3-22 Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Label Cable Label Cable USB Type-A console port...
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connecting a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router to the Network 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 29 Tools and Resources Download Software site, USB Console Software category, at: https://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=286037604&flowid=71056&softwareid=282 855122&release=3.13&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest To download the driver, you must have a valid service contract associated to your Cisco.com profile. Note Unzip the file asr-9xx_usbconsole_drivers.zip. Step 1 Double-click xrusbser_ver2100_installer.exe in the XR21x141x-Win-DriversOnly-Vers2.1.0.0/EXE...
  • Page 30 Cisco ASR 920 Series Router; they can be ordered separately from Cisco. Note The serial console cable kit is not included with the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router; it is ordered separately. To connect a terminal to the EIA Console port on the router, follow these steps: Connect the USB end of the USB-to RJ-45 cable to the EIA Console port.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Management Ethernet Cable

    Installing and Removing SFP and SFP+ Modules The Cisco ASR 920 Series Router supports a variety of SFP and SFP+ modules, including optical and Ethernet modules. For information on how to install and remove SFP and SFP+ modules, see the documentation for the SFP or SFP+ module at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/modules/ps5455/prod_installation_guides_list.html...

  • Page 32: Connecting A Usb Flash Device

    Connecting a USB Flash Device To connect a USB flash device to the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, insert the memory stick in the USB port labeled USB MEM. The Flash memory module can be inserted only one way, and can be inserted or removed regardless of whether the router is powered up or not.

  • Page 33: Connecting Timing Cables

    Figure 3-24 Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Flash Token Memory Stick Removing a USB Flash Device To remove and replace a USB flash token memory stick from and into a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, follow these steps: Step 1 Pull the memory stick from the USB port.

  • Page 34: Connecting Ethernet Cables

    Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring. Statement Connecting Cables to a GPS Interface The following sections describe how to connect cables from the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router to a GPS unit for input or output timing of frequency: •...

  • Page 35: Connecting Cables To Sfp Modules

    Connect the other end to the BTS patch or demarcation panel at your site. Step 3 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. Connector and Cable Specifications For more information on cable specifications and pinouts, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connecting a Cisco ASR 920 Series Router to the Network Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide 3-36 OL-32751-01...