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  • Page 3 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-11636-01...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Submitting a Service Request Definitions of Service Request Severity Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Product Overview C H A P T E R Introduction Product Description Features Physical and Functional Overview Components Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 8 Warnings and Cautions Electromagnetic Compatibility Tables Network Equipment Building Systems—NEBS Electromagnetic Compatibility Statements Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-12 ESD-Preventive Strap 2-13 Lasers 2-13 Lifting Guidelines 2-13 Safety with Electricity 2-15 Electrical Equipment 2-16 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 9 PRP Console and Auxiliary Ports 3-16 Installing a Flash Memory Card 3-19 Connecting the GRP to an Ethernet Network 3-21 Connecting the PRP to an Ethernet Network 3-24 Connecting to an AC Power Source 3-28 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 10 Connecting the Router to a DC Power Source 3-33 Connecting a DC PDU and DC PEM Assembly 3-34 Powering On the Router 3-36 Cisco IOS Software Configuration for the Cisco 12404 Internet Router 3-39 Cisco IOS Software Images 3-40 Conditions to Check before System Startup 3-40...
  • Page 11 DC-DC Power Converters 4-15 Cooling System 4-15 Processor Subsystem 4-15 Identifying Startup Problems 4-16 Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem 4-18 Troubleshooting the AC Power Subsystem 4-18 Troubleshooting the DC Power Subsystem 4-20 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 12 5-32 Connecting RP and Line Card Cables 5-33 Removing and Replacing a Consolidated Switch Fabric Card 5-36 Removing a Consolidated Switch Fabric Card 5-36 Installing a Consolidated Switch Fabric Card 5-38 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 13 Installing a DC Power Distribution Unit 5-49 Restarting the Cisco 12404 Internet Router 5-49 Upgrading the RP and Line Card Memory 5-50 Technical Specifications A P P E N D I X Overview Product Architecture Specifications Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 14 Power Entry Modules A-22 Fan Tray Assembly A-25 Air Filter A-27 Chassis Cable-Management System A-28 Maintenance Bus A-28 Power-On/Off Control A-29 Repackaging the Cisco 12404 Internet Router A-30 N D E X Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 15: How To Use This Guide

    The target audience for the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide user documentation are the people who will install and configure a Cisco 12404 router. The user typically has a substantial background in installing and configuring router- and switch-based Internets but may or may not have experience with Cisco products and Cisco-supported protocols.
  • Page 16: Organization

    How to Use This Guide Organization Organization The Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide has the following chapters and appendix; the paper version of this document may contain an index. How to Use This Guide—Provides you with audience definition, purpose, and •...
  • Page 17: Conventions

    Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain technical information from Cisco Systems. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 18: Cisco.com

    Cisco products and to view technical documentation in HTML. With the DVD, you have access to the same documentation that is found on the Cisco website without being connected to the Internet. Certain products also have .pdf versions of the documentation available.
  • Page 19: Ordering Documentation

    How to Use This Guide Documentation Feedback Ordering Documentation Beginning June 30, 2005, registered Cisco.com users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store in the Cisco Marketplace at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/ Cisco will continue to support documentation orders using the Ordering tool: Registered Cisco.com users (Cisco direct customers) can order...
  • Page 20: Cisco Product Security Overview

    • • Register to receive security information from Cisco. A current list of security advisories and notices for Cisco products is available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt If you prefer to see advisories and notices as they are updated in real time, you...
  • Page 21: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    In addition, if you have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller. Cisco Technical Support and Documentation Website...
  • Page 22: Submitting A Service Request

    TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest...
  • Page 23: Definitions Of Service Request Severity

    Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Definitions of Service Request Severity To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions. Severity 1 (S1)—Your network is “down,” or there is a critical impact to your business operations.
  • Page 24 You can access Packet magazine at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/packet iQ Magazine is the quarterly publication from Cisco Systems designed to • help growing companies learn how they can use technology to increase revenue, streamline their business, and expand services.
  • Page 25: Product Overview

    C H A P T E R Product Overview The heart of the Cisco 12404 Internet Router is the consolidated switch fabric (CSF) card circuity, which provides synchronized interconnections for the line cards and the route processor (RP). The CSF card also contains alarm functions to alert you to conditions in the router through LEDs.
  • Page 26: Product Description

    OC-3/STM-1 (155 Mbps), OC-12/STM-4 (622 Mbps), OC-48/STM-16 (2.4 Gbps), and OC-192/STM (10 Gbps). The Cisco 12404 Internet router has one fabric alarm, RP, and line card cage. The RP and line card cage has four user-configurable slots that support a combination of three line cards and one RP or two RPs and two line cards.
  • Page 27: Route Processor

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Features Features The Cisco 12404 Internet router has the following features (Table 1-1). Table 1-1 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Key Features Feature Description Line cards Four (4) hot-swappable card slots. Up to three OC-192 line cards, two if redundant RPs are installed.
  • Page 28 Alarm and Illumination The Cisco 12404 Internet router has alarm and illumination for operating ranges. Fiber Cable Management The router is designed with support for high density fiber Fast Ethernet (FE) ports.
  • Page 29: Physical And Functional Overview

    Physical and Functional Overview The Cisco 12404 Internet router has a 5-slot card cage which holds: One RP, second RP option • Up to three line cards, two with redundant RPs •...
  • Page 30: Route Processors

    • Route Processors The RP is used as the main system processor for the Cisco 12404 Internet router Slot number 0 (zero) is the recommended slot for the first RP card. The RP communicates with the line cards either through the CSF or the through the maintenance bus (MBus).
  • Page 31: Gigabit Route Processor

    The Cisco 12000 series routers no longer ship with GRP or GRP-B processors as Note these items are now End of Sale (EOS). Refer to the the Cisco 12000 End of Life (EOL) web page for additional information. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 32 PCMCIA—Personal Computer Memory Card International Association – cards or Flash memory cards. The Cisco 12404 router supports system software downloads for most Cisco IOS software upgrades, which enables you to remotely download, store, and boot from a new Cisco IOS image.
  • Page 33 A single inline memory module (SIMM) is a Flash memory card that allows you to remotely load and store multiple Cisco IOS software and microcode images. You can download a new image over the network or from a local server and then add the new image to Flash memory or replace the existing files.
  • Page 34 LED displays are controlled directly by the MBus. After the boot process, the LEDs are controlled by Cisco IOS software through the MBus, and messages are designated by Cisco IOS software. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 35 (CSU), or other optional equipment for Telnet management (Figure 1-2). Figure 1-2 GRP Console and Auxiliary Port Connections DB-25 female Modem Auxiliary port Console port DB-25 male Console terminal Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-11 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 36 40-pin port is defined by the IEEE 802.3u standard in Appendix A of this guide (Figure 1-5). Figure 1-4 GRP MII Ethernet Receptacle Pin 1 Jackscrew Pin 21 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-12 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 37: Performance Route Processor

    RJ-45 cable To transceiver, repeater, or DTE MII cable Performance Route Processor Two types of RPs are available for the Cisco 12404 router: Gigabit Route Processor (part number GRP or GRP-B) • Performance Route Processor (part number PRP-1 or PRP-2) •...
  • Page 38 (SIMM), and on the PCMCIA cards, called Flash memory cards that insert in the two PCMCIA slots on the front of the PRP. Storing the Cisco IOS images in Flash memory enables you to download and boot from upgraded Cisco IOS images remotely or from software images resident in PRP Flash memory.
  • Page 39 SDRAM The SDRAM on the PRP stores routing tables, protocols, and network accounting applications. It also runs the Cisco IOS software. The default PRP SDRAM configuration is 512 megabytes (MB) of SDRAM, which you can increase up to 1 GB maximum, through DIMM upgrades. You cannot mix memory sizes. If two DIMMs are installed, they must be the same memory size.
  • Page 40 A single online memory module (SIMM) is a Flash memory card that allows you to remotely load and store multiple Cisco IOS software and microcode images. You can download a new image over the network or from a local server and then add the new image to Flash memory or replace the existing files.
  • Page 41 LED displays are controlled directly by the MBus. After the boot process, the LEDs are controlled by the Cisco IOS software through the MBus and display messages are designated by the Cisco IOS software. The display LEDs indicate the following: Status of the PRP •...
  • Page 42 Route Processors Figure 1-7 shows the PRP console and auxiliary port connections. Figure 1-7 PRP Console and Auxiliary Port Connections Modem Auxiliary port Console terminal Console port RJ-45 Ethernet cables Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-18 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 43 The transmission speed of the Ethernet ports is autosensing by default and is user configurable. Figure 1-8 PRP RJ-45 Connector 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RJ-45 connector Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-19 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 44: Line Cards

    Line Cards Line Cards The Cisco 12404 Internet router is shipped with up to three installed line cards and one RP that provide a variety of network media types. Line card slots and RPs shipped from the factory are based on your order. Line cards can be installed in any slot 0 (zero) through 3 in the card cage.
  • Page 45 Sample Line Cards Multimode Single Mode Ejector lever Port 0 Status LEDs Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 160-pin backplane signal connector Alphanumeric LED display Ejector lever Front view Rear view Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-21 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 46: Consolidated Switch Fabric Card

    DC PEM status • The 5V MBus power supply has been integrated onto the CSF permitting – the use of generic PEMs in the chassis. The Cisco 12404 Internet router can monitor for the PEM for these conditions: The operational status •...
  • Page 47: Power Source Monitoring

    LEDs divides them into three levels, Critical, Major, and Minor. The classification of a critical, major, or minor alarm is determined by Cisco IOS software running on the RP. Each of the three LEDs is a dual LED (for failure redundancy).
  • Page 48: Clock And Scheduler Functionality

    CSF. CSF—Switch fabric circuitry carries the user traffic between line cards or • between the RP and the line cards. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-24 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 49: Power Entry Modules

    2 PEMs to meet EMI standards. Caution Do not mix PEM types in the Cisco 12404 Internet router. In multiple PEM system configurations, all PEMs must be of the same type; either all AC PEM, or all DC PDUs and PEMs.
  • Page 50 A 14 ft. (4.3 m) AC power cord—Connects the AC PEM to the AC power • source We recommend you install an uninterruptable power source (UPS) as a Note safeguard against power loss. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-26 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 51: Power Distribution

    Fan Tray The Cisco 12404 router is equipped with 1 fan tray located at the side of the chassis. The fan tray assembly maintains acceptable operating temperatures for the internal components by drawing cooling air across the card cage.
  • Page 52 Note 6 inches (15.24 CM) of clearance at both the inlet and exhaust openings on the chassis. A fan tray assembly controller card monitors the operation of the 7 fans. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-28 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 53: Air Filter

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Air Filter Air Filter The Cisco 12404 router chassis is equipped with a serviceable air filter. Facing the rear of the chassis, the air filter is located on the left side (Figure 1-14). Figure 1-14 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Air Filter Location...
  • Page 54: Cable-Management System

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Cable-Management System Cable-Management System The Cisco 12404 Internet router is set up with two types of cable-management systems: Line card cable-management bracket (Figure 1-15)—Attached to each line • card and routes the line card cables to the chassis cable management bracket.
  • Page 55: Maintenance Bus

    SW IT C H FA BR Maintenance Bus The Cisco 12404 Internet router maintenance bus and MBus modules manage all of the maintenance functions of the system. The MBus consists of two separate busses (providing MBus redundancy). Each MBus is linked to all of the following.
  • Page 56: Power-On/Off Control

    EPROM and from the RP. Each MBus module is tied directly to +5 VDC from the consolidated fabric card. When power is applied to the Cisco 12404 router, all MBus modules immediately power on. The MBus modules on the RP and CSF card immediately turn on the DC–to–DC converter, powering up the respective card.
  • Page 57: Environmental Monitoring And Alarms

    Voltage monitoring the for +5 VDC, for example; is made by the alarm MBus • module on the CSF card. Environmental monitoring includes voltage and current monitoring, • temperature monitoring, and sensing for fan power and RPM. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-33 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 58: Power Distribution Unit

    Power Distribution Unit Power Distribution Unit A chassis can be reconfigured from an AC power source to a DC power source, and vice versa. A Cisco 12404 Internet router can be either AC powered or DC powered (Figure 1-17 Figure 1-18).
  • Page 59 – 48 /6 0V 35 A IN PU T OU TP UT OU TP UT FA IL DC PDU On/Off switch DC PEM PDU captive screws PEM captive screws Terminal Block LEDs Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-35 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 60 Chapter 1 Product Overview Power Distribution Unit Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 1-36 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 61 C H A P T E R Preparing for Installation This chapter provides specific information about preparing your site for the installation of the Cisco 12404 Internet Router. Included in this chapter are: Tools and Equipment, page 2-2 • Safety and Compliance, page 2-2 •...
  • Page 62: Preparing For Installation

    Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Tools and Equipment Tools and Equipment The Cisco 12404 Internet router is designed to be installed with a minimum number of tools. The following tools are required. 1/4–inch flat-blade screwdriver • 3/16–inch flat-blade screwdriver •...
  • Page 63: General Safety Guidelines

    Fasten your tie or scarf and sleeves. • The Cisco 12404 Internet router operates safely when it is used in accordance • with its electrical ratings and product usage instructions. Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
  • Page 64: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

    (SELV) requirements in UL60950, CSA 60950, EN60950, and IEC 60950 can be connected to a Cisco 12404 router DC PEM. A Cisco 12404 router configured with DC PEMs is to be installed in a • restricted access area and in accordance with Articles 110–18, 110–26, and 110–27 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
  • Page 65: Esd-Preventive Strap

    Attach an ESD antistatic strap to your body and to an open metal part of the chassis on the Cisco 12404 Internet router (Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1 Attaching an ESD-Preventive Strap to the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Chassis CLE AN CLAS S 1 LASE R PROD UCT...
  • Page 66: Lasers

    Safety and Compliance Laser Safety Single-mode style line cards for the Cisco 12404 Internet router are equipped with lasers, which emit invisible radiation. Do not stare into open line card ports. Avoid exposure to laser radiation. Do not stare into an open apertures, because...
  • Page 67 If you must bend down to lift the assembly, bend at the knees, not at the waist, • to reduce the strain on your lower back muscle Always disconnect the power source and unplug all power cables before • lifting, moving or working on the router Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 68: Safety With Electricity

    Safety with Electricity Safety with Electricity Cisco 12404 Internet router field replaceable units (FRUs) offer the online insertion and removal capability, which means an FRU is hot swappable and can be removed and replaced while the system is operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damage to the system.
  • Page 69: Electrical Equipment

    Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the interior of the Warning Cisco 12404 Internet router, locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working. Disconnect power to the system, never assume that power has been •...
  • Page 70: Installation Site Requirements

    Cisco 12404 router. Rack-Mounting and Ventilation Guidelines Before installing the Cisco 12404 Internet router in a rack, consider the following general rack-mounting guidelines. As you face the rear of the chassis, the fan tray assembly is located on the right side.
  • Page 71 If you use a standard 19 inch racks be sure that the rack is bolted to the floor. The chassis mounts to the two rack posts, and the rest of the chassis is cantilevered off of the posts. Ensure that the weight of the Cisco 12404 Internet router does not make the • rack unstable.
  • Page 72 Installation Site Requirements Multiple Routers in a Rack One of the unique features of the Cisco 12404 Internet router is its size. Up to 8 Cisco 12404 routers can fit in a standard 19 inch equipment rack. When placing multiple routers in a rack, ensure there is sufficient ventilation to accommodate the router.
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Installation Site Requirements Figure 2-3 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Chassis Outer Dimensions—Top View 31.026 7.761 23.265 18.95 in. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 2-13 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 74: Environmental Guidelines

    Airflow The Cisco 12404 router air circulation system consists of 1 fan tray assembly mounted at the side of the chassis. The fan tray assembly maintains acceptable operating temperatures for the internal components by drawing cooling air in through a replaceable air filter, located on the right side of the chassis.
  • Page 75: Temperature And Humidity

    You can maintain normal operation by anticipating and correcting environmental irregularities before they approach critical values. The environmental monitoring functionality built into the router protects the system and components from potential damage from overvoltage and overtemperature conditions. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 2-15 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 76 Installation Site Requirements Cisco 12404 Internet Router Power The Cisco 12404 Internet router requires an AC PEM or a combination DC PDU and DC PEM. Site requirements differ depending on the type of power source voltage. We recommend you follow these precautions and recommendations when planning power source connections to your router.
  • Page 77 Before you connect power or turn on your Cisco 12404 Internet router, we strongly recommend that you provide adequate system ground for your router. A Cisco 12404 Internet router configured with two AC PEMs, are shipped with a three-wire electrical grounding-type plug that will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet.
  • Page 78: Site Wiring

    Strong EMI, especially when it is caused by lightning or radio transmitters, can Warning destroy the signal drivers and receivers in the Cisco 12404 router, and can create an electrical hazard by conducting power surges through lines and may cause damage to the equipment.
  • Page 79: Unpacking And Repacking The Cisco 12404 Internet Router

    Unpacking and Repacking the Cisco 12404 Internet Router The shipping package for Cisco 12000 series routers is engineered to reduce the potential of product damage associated with routine material handling experienced during shipment. To minimize potential damage to the product, transport these products in their Cisco-specified packaging.
  • Page 80: Transporting A Cisco 12000 Series Internet Router

    -xix. Transporting a Cisco 12000 Series Internet Router The shipping package for Cisco 12000 series routers is engineered to reduce the potential of product damage associated with routine material handling experienced during shipment. To minimize potential damage to the product, transport these products in their Cisco-specified packaging.
  • Page 81: Site Preparation Checklist

    Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Site Preparation Checklist Site Preparation Checklist Your Cisco 12404 Internet router is shipped with a site log(Table 2-1). Keep your site log in a location near the router where anyone who performs tasks can have access to it.
  • Page 82 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Site Preparation Checklist Table 2-1 Sample Site Log Date Description of Action Performed or Symptom Observed Initials Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 2-22 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 83: Installing The Cisco 12404 Internet Router

    C H A P T E R Installing the Cisco 12404 Internet Router This chapter describes how to do the initial installation and setup of a Cisco 12404 Internet router. It includes: Installing a Cisco 12404 Internet Router, page 3-2 •...
  • Page 84: Installing A Cisco 12404 Internet Router

    Installing the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installing a Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installing a Cisco 12404 Internet Router This section provides the procedures for installing the Cisco 12404 router and contains the following sections: Installing the Chassis in a Rack •...
  • Page 85: Rack-Mounting Bracket Installation

    Labels on the equipment have been checked to ensure that the power service • at your site is suitable for the Cisco 12404 router. Do not mix power supply input types in the Cisco 12404 router. All power Warning supplies installed in a router must be either AC PEMs or DC PEMs.
  • Page 86 Use a level to ensure the tops of the two brackets are level, or use a measuring tape Step 8 to ensure that each bracket is the same distance from the top of both rack rails. Use a screwdriver to tighten all the screws (Figure 3-2). Step 9 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 87 Installing the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installing a Cisco 12404 Internet Router Figure 3-2 Rack-Mounting Brackets 1 1/4" 2 1/2" 1/16" sheet metal 3 3/8" 3/4" Left mounting rail Right mounting rail Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 88: Installing The Chassis In A Rack

    Installing a Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installing the Chassis in a Rack Installing the Cisco 12404 router in a rack is presented in this section. It is recommended that two people perform the following steps, to mount the chassis in a rack.
  • Page 89: Required Tools

    Installing the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installing a Cisco 12404 Internet Router The optional center-mount bracket installation kit ships in an accessories box included in the Cisco 12404 router shipping container. If any parts are missing, contact a Cisco service representative for assistance. Required Tools You need the following items to install the optional center-mount brackets.
  • Page 90 Use a level to ensure the two brackets are level; or use a measuring tape to ensure Step 8 the both center-mount brackets are the same distance from the top of both rack mounting rails. Use a screwdriver to tighten all the screws. Step 9 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 91: Installing The Chassis On A Tabletop Or Flat Surface

    Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines If you are not installing the Cisco 12404 router in a NEBS environment, you can choose to bypass these guidelines and rely on the safety earth ground connection supplied via the 5-15 15A North American plug to the AC power entry modules (PEMs).
  • Page 92 Figure 3-4). The spacing between the holes on the lug is 0.63 inch (16 mm). A dual-hole lug Note meeting these specifications can be ordered directly from Cisco (Part Number 32-0607-01). Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-10...
  • Page 93: Connecting Rp And Line Card Cables

    Proceeding from left to right identify the NIC that connects to each card port and Step 4 connect the NIC to the RP or line card port. Proceeding from left to right carefully wrap the NIC using the velcro straps. Step 5 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-11 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 94 PR O CE SS O R MB US ALA RM FAB FAI L EN AB LE C O N SO LI D AT ED SW IT C H FA BR Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-12 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 95: Connecting To The Console Port And Auxiliary Ports

    This section provides connection equipment and pin designation information for the console and auxiliary ports on the GRP. There are several models of the GRP that can be used with the Cisco 12404 router: GRP=, GRP-B=, and GRP-C=. To comply with Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard for electromagnetic...
  • Page 96 Baud to 9600 Data bits to 8 Parity to no parity Stop bits to 2 You must use an EIA/TIA-232 DCE console cable to connect the terminal to the console port. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-14 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 97: Grp Auxiliary Port Signals

    DCE device (such as a CSU/DSU or other router) to the Cisco 12404 router. There are several models of the GRP that can be used with the Cisco 12404 router: the GRP=, the GRP-B=, and the GRP-C=. In order to maintain Class B EMI compliance, shielded cables must be used on the console and auxiliary ports of the GRP= and GRP-B=.
  • Page 98 Clear To Send (used for hardware flow control) Output Data Set Ready Signal Ground – Signal Ground Output Carrier Detect (used for modem control) Input Data Terminal Ready (used for modem control only) RING Output Ring Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-16 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 99: Prp Console And Auxiliary Ports

    If your documentation does not specify settings use the following terminal settings: Baud to 9600 Data bits to 8 Parity to no parity Stop bits to 2 The console port requires a rollover RJ-45 cable. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-17 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 100 (Asynchronous is the most common type of serial device; for example, most modems are asynchronous devices.) PRP Console Port Signals The console port on the PRP is a DCE RJ-45 receptacle. Table 3-3 lists the signals used on this port. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-18 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 101: Prp Auxiliary Port Signals

    Input/Output Description Output Request To Send Output Data Terminal Ready Output Transmit Data — Signal Ground — Signal Ground Input Receive Data Input Data Set Ready Input Clear To Send Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-19 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 102: Installing A Flash Memory Card

    Connecting to the Console Port and Auxiliary Ports Installing a Flash Memory Card By default, a Flash memory card containing a valid Cisco IOS software image is inserted in bottom slot, PCMCIA slot 0 before the router is shipped. PCMCIA slot 0 is the bottom slot and slot 1 is the top slot. Both Flash memory Note card slots on each RP can be used at the same time.
  • Page 103: Connecting The Grp To An Ethernet Network

    The intrabuilding cable must be shielded and the shield must be grounded at both ends. Table 3-5 lists the Ethernet MII pin configuration. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-21 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 104 – – – +5.0 V 1. Pins not listed are not in use. 2. Tx_CLK and Rx_CLK are provided by the external transceiver. Figure 3-12 shows the Ethernet RJ-45 receptacle. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-22 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 105 (SELV) circuits. SELV circuits should only be-connected to other SELV circuits. Because the basic line interface (BRI) circuits are treated like telephone-network voltage, avoid connecting the SELV circuit to the telephone network voltage (TNV) circuits. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-23 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 106: Connecting The Prp To An Ethernet Network

    The intrabuilding cable must be shielded and the shield must be grounded at both ends. The Ethernet ports are primarily used as a Telnet port into the Cisco 12000 series Caution router, and for booting or accessing Cisco IOS software images over a network to which an Ethernet port is directly connected.
  • Page 107: Prp Ethernet Connections

    The RJ-45 connection requires Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables, which are not available from Cisco Systems, but are available from commercial cable vendors. Table 3-7 lists the port pinouts for the RJ-45 receptacle.
  • Page 108 No connection RxD– Receive data – Termination Network No connection Termination Network No connection Depending on your RJ-45 cabling requirements, use the cable pinouts shown in Figure 3-15 Figure 3-16. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-26 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 109 Network length (max) 656 feet (200 m) (with 1 repeater) 1. EIA/TIA-568 or EIA-TIA-568 TSB-36 compliant. Not supplied by Cisco. 2. AWG = American Wire Gauge. This gauge is specified by the EIA/TIA-568 standard. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 110: Connecting To An Ac Power Source

    Step 2 the PEM all the way into the bay until the PEM connector engages the backplane connector. Tighten the captive screws on the PEM faceplate (Figure 3-17). Step 3 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-28 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 111 We recommend attaching each AC PEM to an independent power source Note for full redundancy. We also recommend that you use an uninterruptable power source (UPS) to protect against power failures at your site. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-29 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 112 When operating your router on an AC power source, both PEM bays must Note have all AC PEMs installed to ensure compliance with regulatory EMI standards. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-30 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 113: Powering On The Router

    Figure 3-25 shows the RP LED displays. Table 3-10 lists the CSF LEDs. Figure 3-19 CSF LEDs MBUS ALARM FABRIC FAIL ENABLE CONSOLIDATED SWITCH FABRIC MBUS ALARM FABRIC FAIL ENABLE Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-31 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 114 If the power supplies do not power up, or if the system or any interfaces do not initialize properly, see Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting the Installation.” If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact your Cisco service representative for assistance. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-32...
  • Page 115: Connecting The Router To A Dc Power Source

    35 A IN PU T OU TP UT OU TP UT FA IL DC PDU On/Off switch DC (PEM) PEM to PDU captive screws System captive screw Terminal Block LEDs Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-33 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 116: Connecting A Dc Pdu And Dc Pem Assembly

    Press the power supply against the backplane until the connectors are seated Step 3 against the backplane receptacles. Figure 3-21 shows the rear view of a Cisco 12404 router with the DC PDU • installed. Tighten all of the captive screws on the faceplate.
  • Page 117 Connecting a DC PDU and DC PEM Assembly Use a 1/4-inch screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on the DC PDU Step 5 (Figure 3-22). Figure 3-21 DC Powered Cisco 12404 Internet Router Rear View INP UT – 48/ 60V INP UT OUT PUT OUT PUT...
  • Page 118: Powering On The Router

    LEDs on the RP. RP LEDs are located at one end of the RP faceplate, near the ejector lever. Figure 3-25 shows the RP LED displays. Table 3-13, Table 3-14, Table 3-15 define the LEDs. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-36 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 119 MBus Fabric LEDs Status Condition FAIL Normally Off ENABLE Normally On On the console terminal, verify that the console displays the system banner and that the system and all interfaces initialize successfully. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-37 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 120 OUTPUT OK Green Power supply module is operating normally in a powered up condition OUTPUT FAIL Amber Power module is operating in a fault condition and shutdown has occurred Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-38 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 121: Cisco Ios Software Configuration For The Cisco 12404 Internet Router

    Telnet connection. The system startup process and a procedure for performing a basic configuration of your Cisco 12404 Internet router are presented in the following sections. Cisco IOS Software Images, page 3-40 •...
  • Page 122: Cisco Ios Software Images

    Cisco IOS software image shipped with your router. TFTP Server You can download and store a valid Cisco IOS software image via a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) using a Telnet connection. Conditions to Check before System Startup This section provides information on items to check before you startup the router.
  • Page 123: Boot Process Overview

    If the ROM monitor is configured to autoboot, it automatically loads and • boots the Cisco IOS software. If the ROM monitor is not configured to autoboot, you must boot the Cisco • IOS software manually. See Manually Booting the System, page 3-49.
  • Page 124: Starting The Router And Observing Initial Conditions

    Listen for the fans in the fan tray; they should be running. In a noisy environment, the fan might be difficult to hear. You should place your hand near the exhaust vents at the side of the chassis to verify that the fan is operating. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-42 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 125 TEST The size of main memory on the RP is being discovered. RP ROM monitor INIT The system is operational and ready to execute basic Cisco IOS RP ROM monitor software commands at the ROM monitor prompt ( rommon> A valid Cisco IOS image is running.
  • Page 126 When the RJ-45 port is selected, that LED is on and the MII LED is Off. When the MII port is selected, that LED is On and the RJ-45 LED is Off (Figure 3-26). Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-44 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 127 4 RJ-45 Ethernet port activity LEDs. These LEDs are used by the RJ-45 • Ethernet connectors. Each connector includes a set of 4 LEDs that indicate link activity (LINK), port enabled (EN), data transmission (TX), and data reception (RX). Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-45 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 128 RP. The system attempts to boot identical line cards in parallel. Further, the system boots line cards as soon as they are powered on and become available for backup. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-46 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 129 2. The numeric display might not be visible, because it occurs for only a brief time. 3. The fabric downloader loads the Cisco IOS software image onto the line card. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 130 Observe the Cisco IOS banner on the console screen. If a Flash memory card containing a valid Cisco IOS software image is inserted in PCMCIA slot 0 and the software configuration register is set to 0x0102 (the factory default setting), the router automatically boots using this image.
  • Page 131: Manually Booting The System

    (ROM) monitor mode and display the ROM monitor prompt (rommon>). From ROM monitor mode, you have access to a number of commands to locate and boot a valid system image. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-49 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 132: Locating A Valid Cisco Ios Software Image

    Manually Booting the System Locating a Valid Cisco IOS Software Image To locate a Cisco IOS software image for manually booting the router from the ROM monitor prompt (rommon>), follow these steps. Use the ROM monitor mode dir bootflash command to examine the contents of...
  • Page 133: Booting From The Cisco Ios Software Image

    Installing the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Manually Booting the System Booting from the Cisco IOS Software Image After locating a valid Cisco IOS software image, you can boot from that image manually by issuing the appropriate ROM monitor mode boot commands from Table...
  • Page 134: Configuring The Router

    You can enter the setup command at any time you want to alter previously entered configuration information. The advantage in using the setup command utility is that the system uses an interactive script to guide you through the configuration Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-52 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 135: Global Configuration Mode

    3-53. Cisco IOS User Interface The Cisco IOS software provides a command line interface that allows you to configure and manage your router. If you are unfamiliar with the Cisco IOS command line interface, you should read the “Using the Command Line Interface”...
  • Page 136: Rom Monitor Mode

    User EXEC Mode After your router boots successfully and loads the Cisco IOS software, the system software displays the user EXEC mode prompt on the system console. The user EXEC mode prompt consists of the assigned router host name plus the greater than bracket (>).
  • Page 137: Privileged Exec Mode

    For details on interface configuration commands that affect general interface parameters, such as bandwidth, clock rate, and so on, see the “Interface Commands” chapter in the Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference. For protocol-specific commands, see the appropriate Cisco IOS software command reference. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 138: Configuration Changes

    You can configure multiple virtual interfaces (called subinterfaces) on a single physical interface. Subinterfaces appear to be distinct physical interfaces to the various protocols. For detailed information on how to configure subinterfaces, see the appropriate module for a specific protocol in the Cisco IOS software documentation. ROM Monitor Mode If your router does not find a valid system image, or if you interrupt the boot sequence, the system might enter read-only memory (ROM) monitor mode.
  • Page 139: Setup Command Interactive Script Example

    System Configuration Dialog. The output examples shown in this section depend on the image version of the Cisco IOS software and the way your Cisco 12404 router is equipped. Your configuration dialog might be different.
  • Page 140 Class B network is 172.88.9.0, 8 subnet bits; mask is /24 The following configuration command script was created: hostname Filo enable secret 5 $1$krIg$emfYm/1OwHVspDuS8Gy0K1 enable password wilma line vty 0 4 password bambam no snmp server Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-58 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 141 [ ]. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-59 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 142: Configuring Global Parameters

    Host name for the router • Passwords for the enable secret, enable, and virtual terminal security • parameters Protocols used by the router • Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-60 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 143: Host Name

    Security Configuration Guide, which is one of the modular configuration publications in the Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set that corresponds to the Cisco IOS software release installed on your Cisco hardware. The enable secret password functionality is available for Cisco 12000 series Internet router.
  • Page 144: Configuring Network Interfaces

    The RJ-45 and MII receptacles on the faceplate of the GRP are IEEE 802.3u-compliant interfaces. These IEEE interfaces provide connectivity to Ethernet networks. You can use one interface or the other, but not both at the same time. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-62 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 145: Prp Ethernet Interfaces

    CEF routing functions on these ports. Line Card Interfaces Because of the wide variety of line cards supported by the Cisco 12404 router, you should see the configuration note that shipped with a particular card for interface configuration information. This section provides several brief examples to show the general way the setup command utility handles line card interface configuration.
  • Page 146 If you want to modify the currently saved configuration information, you can enter the setup command at the privileged EXEC mode prompt ( ) at any Filo# time to start another System Configuration Dialog session. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-64 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 147: Checking The Software Version

    The following sample display shows typical results from the show version command. Depending on the image version of the Cisco IOS software running on your Cisco 12404 router and the way it is equipped, the results of your show version command might be different.
  • Page 148: Running Configuration Settings

    Depending on the image version of the Cisco IOS software running on your Cisco 12404 router and the way it is equipped, the results of your show running-config command might be different.
  • Page 149: Saving The Running Configuration Settings To Nvram

    For more information on a specific line card, see the line card installation and Note configuration note that came with your line cards. You can also access Cisco IOS software documentation and hardware installation and maintenance documentation on the World Wide Web at: http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.
  • Page 150: Reviewing The Running Configuration Settings

    Note Depending on the image version of the Cisco IOS software running on your Cisco 12404 router and the way it is equipped, the results of your show startup-config command might be different. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 151 11 1 91 aal5snap 310000 310000 1 map-group atm1 no ip classless ip route 10.5.8.254 255.888.255.255 Ethernet0 map-list atm1 ip 10.1.1.1 atm-vc 1 ip 10.1.1.3 atm-vc 2 ip 10.1.1.4 atm-vc 4 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-69 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 152: Using Flash Memory Cards In The Rp

    • Copying Cisco IOS Software Images, page 3-80 • Copying Files Between RP Memory and Flash Memory Card, page 3-82 • Locked Blocks in Flash Memory Cards, page 3-87 • Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-70 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 153: Installing The Flash Memory Card In A Rp

    Part of the card remains outside the slot even when the card is properly seated. Do not attempt to force the card deeper into the slot after the ejector button pops out. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-71 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 154: Formatting A Flash Memory Card

    Formatting a Flash Memory Card The Flash memory card that shipped with your router contains the default Cisco IOS software image you need to boot your router. This procedure erases all information on a Flash memory card. To prevent the...
  • Page 155: Specify A Boot Image

    Configuration Information and Support, page 3-87. Specify a Boot Image Use the procedure in this section to identify a sample Cisco IOS software image (new.image in this example) that is to be made bootable from a Flash memory card. config-register Command The software configuration register must be set to 0x2102 during this procedure to boot the image from a Flash memory card;...
  • Page 156: Flash Memory Console Commands

    Sep 30 2002 15:03:55 myfile1 -rw- 2054979 Sep 30 2002 15:17:33 gsr-diag-mz.RELEASE28 -rw- 6670560 Sep 30 2002 15:22:49 gsr-p-mz.p7 -rw- 5560 Oct 08 2002 16:54:53 fun1 20578304 bytes total (9661756 bytes free) Filo# Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-74 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 157 Squeeze of slot0 complete Filo# ebESZ To prevent loss of data due to sudden power loss, the squeezed data is temporarily saved to another Flash memory area reserved specifically for system use. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-75 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 158: Booting From Flash Memory

    EXEC mode prompt on the system console, as follows: Filo# configure terminal Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. Filo(config)# boot system flash device:filename Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-76 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 159: Copying Files

    Filo# Copying Files It is a good idea to copy a new Cisco IOS software image to Flash memory when a new image becomes available, or when you want to back up the image. The information in this section enables you to copy any type of file to the Flash memory SIMM on the RP or to a PCMCIA Flash memory card inserted in either slot 0 or slot 1.
  • Page 160 (CRC) is being calculated during the downloading process. The CRC verifies that the file has been correctly downloaded to the Flash memory card inserted in PCMCIA slot 0 or the destination device you designated. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-78 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 161: Copying A Cisco Ios Software Image

    Copying a Cisco IOS Software Image Copying a Cisco IOS Software Image You can copy a Cisco IOS software image into a Flash memory card at any time for later use, but you must first format the Flash memory card that you intend to use in the copy operation.
  • Page 162: Copying Cisco Ios Software Images

    This section give you information on how to use a newly released Cisco IOS software image on a Flash memory card in a system that has an older Cisco IOS image residing on a Flash memory card inserted in PCMCIA slot 0 and a default...
  • Page 163 This procedure assumes that there is sufficient space on the old Flash memory card inserted in slot 0 for both the new Cisco IOS software image and the old image. If there is not enough space for both images on the old Flash memory card, use the delete command to delete files from the old Flash memory card, but do not delete the image.old file.
  • Page 164: Copying Files Between Rp Memory And Flash Memory Card

    Copying Configuration Files from RP NVRAM to a Flash Memory Card, • page 3-83 Copying a Configuration File from RP DRAM to a Flash Memory Card, • page 3-85 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-82 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 165: Copying Configuration Files From Rp Nvram To A Flash Memory Card

    NVRAM (the system default). To begin the copy operation, enter a copy command in the following form at the Step 2 privileged EXEC mode prompt: copy startup-config slot0 slot1: filename Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-83 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 166 May 10 2002 19:24:12 gsr-p-mz.112-8 1215 May 10 2002 20:30:52 myfile1 6176844 May 10 2002 23:04:10 gsr-p-mz.112-8.1 1186 May 10 2002 16:56:50 myfile2 9197156 bytes available (11381148 bytes used) Filo# Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-84 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 167: Copying A Configuration File From Rp Dram To A Flash Memory Card

    In this example, the exclamation points ( appear as the file is being Note !!!) copied. The characters signify the calculation of the CRC, which CCCCC verifies that the file has been copied correctly. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-85 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 168: Copying A Configuration File From A Flash Memory Card To Rp Nvram

    (the Flash memory card inserted in either PCMCIA slot 0 or slot 1) and the name of the new file. startup-config Specifies the destination (NVRAM) of the file to be copied. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 3-86 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 169: Locked Blocks In Flash Memory Cards

    Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set that corresponds to the Cisco IOS software release installed on your Cisco hardware. You can also see the Cisco IOS software release notes for the version of Cisco IOS software you are using on your router.
  • Page 170 World Wide Web at: http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com or http://www-europe.cisco.com. If you are reading Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web, you can submit comments electronically. Click Feedback on the toolbar, and then select Documentation. After you complete the form, click Submit to send it to Cisco.
  • Page 171: Troubleshooting The Installation

    Troubleshooting the Installation Overview The Cisco 12404 Internet router undergoes extensive testing and burn-in before leaving the factory. However, if you encounter problems starting up the router, use the information in this chapter to help isolate the cause of the problems.
  • Page 172: Performing Other Configuration Tasks

    Access Memory (NVRAM) that you use to define specific system parameters. You can set or change the contents of this register to accomplish the following tasks. Define boot sources for the default Cisco IOS software, assigning them in the • following order of precedence: Flash memory card inserted in PCMCIA slot 0 (zero) –...
  • Page 173: C H A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting The Installation

    Table 4-2 specifies the content of the boot field, which defines a source for booting the default Cisco IOS software image required to run the router. The content of the boot field is specified as a binary number. Table 4-2...
  • Page 174: Boot Field Settings

    Boot Field Settings The four low-order bits of the software configuration register (bits 3, 2, 1, and 0) form a boot field that defines the source of a Cisco IOS software image for booting the router. You can set or change the contents of the boot field by issuing the config-register...
  • Page 175 To form this filename, the system starts with cisco and links the octal equivalent of the boot field value and the processor type in the following format: cisco<bootfieldvalue>-<processorname>...
  • Page 176: Configuration Register Settings

    The system would use one of the filenames in this range to use in booting a • default system image stored on a network TFTP server. If a bootable Cisco IOS software image exists in a Flash memory card Note inserted in PCMCIA slot 0 or slot 1, the software configuration register...
  • Page 177 Configuration register changes take effect only after the system reloads, Note such as when you enter a reload command from the console. Step 7 Reboot your router using the boot command and any arguments needed. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 178: Bits In The Software Configuration Register

    Boot Field Settings, page 4-4, the boot field setting determines the source of the Cisco IOS software image that is used to boot the router. If you set the boot field value to 0 (0x0000), you must boot the operating system manually by entering the boot command at the ROM monitor prompt ) on the system console.
  • Page 179 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the Installation Performing Other Configuration Tasks If a bootable Cisco IOS software image exists in a Flash memory card installed in Note PCMCIA slot 0 or 1, the configuration register setting is overridden, and the bootable Cisco IOS software image will be booted instead of the default TFTP-bootable Cisco IOS software image (cisco2-grp through cisco17-grp or cisco2-prp through cisco17-prp).
  • Page 180 Bits 11 and 12 of the software configuration register determine the data transmission rate of the console terminal. Table 4-5 shows the bit settings for the four available data transmission rates. The factory-set default data transmission rate is 9600 bps. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-10 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 181: Recovering A Lost Password

    Bit 13 of the software configuration register determines the system’s response to a bootload failure. Setting bit 13 causes the system to load Cisco IOS software from Flash memory after five unsuccessful attempts to load a boot file from the network TFTP server.
  • Page 182 “break/abort has effect?” y/n [n]: enable “ignore system config info?” [n]: y change console baud rate? y/n [n]: change boot characteristics? y/n [n] Configuration Summary enabled are: console baud: 9600 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-12 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 183 ( ) indicates the change in Filo> Filo# > command mode. Note the greater than symbol has changed to the number sign (also Note > known as the pound sign) Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-13 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 184: Problem-Solving With Subsystems

    Because a startup problem is usually attributable to 1 component, it is more efficient to first isolate the problem to a subsystem rather than troubleshoot each component in the system. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-14 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 185: Ac Power Entry Module

    Troubleshooting the Installation Problem-Solving with Subsystems AC Power Entry Module The Cisco 12404 Internet router can be configured for an AC power source. For the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter, the Cisco 12404 router consists of two AC power entry modules (PEMs).
  • Page 186: Identifying Startup Problems

    LED displays. The left display is powered by the DC-DC converter on the card; the right display is powered by the +5 VDC that powers the MBus module. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-16 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 187 When the system is powered on, the fan tray, located at the side of the chassis, • immediately begins operating. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-17 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 188: Troubleshooting The Power Subsystem

    – The right display indicates the phase of the boot process that is currently – occurring. Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem The power subsystem in the Cisco 12404 router consists of the following components. • AC PEMs DC PDUs and PEMs •...
  • Page 189 • Verify that the AC power source circuit breaker has the proper current rating. • Verify each AC PEM in the Cisco 12404 Internet router chassis is attached to • a separate power source. Check that the uninterruptable power supply (UPS) is functioning correctly.
  • Page 190: Troubleshooting The Dc Power Subsystem

    • Verify that the DC power source circuit breaker has the proper current rating. • Verify each DC PEM in the Cisco 12404 router chassis is attached to a • separate power source. Check that the uninterruptable power supply (UPS) is functioning correctly.
  • Page 191: Troubleshooting The Processor Subsystem

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the Installation Troubleshooting the Processor Subsystem Check the power cables from the power source to the Cisco 12404 router. • Verify that it is in good shape and is not damaged. • If the insulation appears cracked or broken, or the plugs appear loose, do not •...
  • Page 192: Troubleshooting The Route Processor

    Loosen the two captive screws on the left and right sides of the RP faceplate, and use the ejector levers to eject and reseat the RP. Tighten the captive screws, then power on the system by turning the PEM power switches on. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-22 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 193 4-6). You might want to reseat or replace the RP. The RP reset switch resets the RP and the entire system. To prevent system errors Caution and problems, use it only at the direction of a Cisco-certified service representative. Table 4-6...
  • Page 194: Troubleshooting The Line Cards

    DC-DC converter is turned on by the MBus module, the processor on the line card begins the boot process. Status messages are displayed in the alphanumeric displays as the boot process continues on the line card. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-24 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 195 INIT LROM Ready to access download ROMI Getting ROM images FABL Wait for load of fabric downloader WAIT FABL The fabric downloader loads DNLD FABL The fabric downloader launches STRT Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-25 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 196: Troubleshooting The Cooling Subsystem

    2. Some messages appear briefly (millisecond duration); others last several seconds. Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem The Cisco 12404 Internet router has a fan tray assembly located on the left side of the chassis when you are facing the front of the chassis. The fan tray assembly assembly provides cooling air for the router components.
  • Page 197 Before the system shuts down, use the show environment all or show environment table commands to display the internal system environment including voltages and temperatures measured at each card. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-27 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 198 If the fan tray assembly is faulty, you must replace the entire fan tray assembly. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact a service representative for assistance. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 4-28 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 199: Chapter 5 Maintaining The Cisco 12404 Internet Router

    After you install and configure your router, you will need maintenance. These procedures are designed to help you replace a FRU and to ensure that your Cisco 12404 Internet router continues to operate properly.
  • Page 200 Powering Off an AC Powered Router, page 5-3 • • Powering Off a DC Powered Router, page 5-5 Removing and Installing the Front Door on Cisco 12404 Enhanced Series • Router, page 5-6 Removing and Replacing an AC Power Entry Module, page 5-10 •...
  • Page 201: Tools And Equipment

    Before you perform the procedures in this chapter, review the following safety information in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 12000 Internet Routers, Publication Number 78-4347-09). This document is shipped with your Cisco 12404 router. Tools and Equipment The following section lists tools and equipment for unpacking, performing maintenance, and setting up your Cisco 12404 router.
  • Page 202 Visually check that the CSF LEDs are all off. Step 11 In a noisy environment, place your hand in front of the fan compartment on each Caution part with a fan, to ensure the fans are all off. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 203: Powering Off A Dc Powered Router

    – 48 /6 0V 35 A IN PU T OU TP UT OU TP UT FA IL DC PDU On/Off switch DC PEM PDU captive screws PEM captive screws Terminal Block LEDs Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 204: Removing And Installing The Front Door On Cisco 12404 Enhanced Series Router

    Removing and Installing the Front Door on Cisco 12404 Enhanced Series Router The Cisco 12404 enhanced series router has a new one-piece front door. The router ships with the door hinge mounted on the left side of the chassis so that it opens from right-to-left.
  • Page 205 Chapter 5 Maintaining the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Removing and Installing the Front Door on Cisco 12404 Enhanced Series Router Open the front door by pressing the right latch button (Figure 5-3). Step 1 Figure 5-3 Opening the Front Door...
  • Page 206 Chapter 5 Maintaining the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Removing and Installing the Front Door on Cisco 12404 Enhanced Series Router Remove the front door by lifting the (top and bottom) hinge pins to free the door Step 2 from the chassis (Figure 5-4).
  • Page 207 Chapter 5 Maintaining the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Removing and Installing the Front Door on Cisco 12404 Enhanced Series Router Remove the bumpers and pivot blocks from the door as shown in Figure 5-5. Step 4 Figure 5-5 Removing the Bumpers and Pivot Blocks...
  • Page 208: Removing And Replacing An Ac Power Entry Module

    Release the bail latch and unplug the power cord from its receptacle. Step 4 Verify that all status LEDs are off. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the PEM to the chassis. Step 5 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-10 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 209 Tighten the two captive screws to secure the PEM to the chassis. Electrical connections between the PEM the backplane connector are made automatically when the PEM is fully seated and the captive screws are tightened. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-11 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 210 The green INPUT OK and OUTPUT OK LEDs are on. • The amber OUTPUT FAIL LED is off. • See the “Troubleshooting an AC PEM Installation” section on page 5-13 if the PEM does not power on correctly. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-12 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 211: Troubleshooting An Ac Pem Installation

    OUTPUT OK Green On The AC power source is present and operating within the specified limit. OUTPUT Amber On The PEM detects a fault condition causing it FAIL to shutdown. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-13 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 212: Removing And Replacing A Dc Power Entry Module

    • If the problem still exists after checking the items in Step 1, replace the PEM. Step 2 If replacing the PEM does not correct the problem, contact a Cisco service Step 3 representative for assistance. Removing and Replacing a DC Power Entry Module...
  • Page 213 PEM captive screws PDU terminal block Status LEDs If you plan to return the defective PEM to the factory, repackage it in the shipping container you received with the replacement PEM. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-15 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 214 The green INPUT OK and OUTPUT OK LEDs are on. • The amber OUTPUT FAIL LED is off. • See the “Troubleshooting the DC PEM Installation” section on page 5-17 if the PEM does not power on correctly. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-16 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 215: Troubleshooting The Dc Pem Installation

    DC PEM is operating normally in a power-on (Green) condition OUTPUT OK DC power source is present and within (Green) specified limit OUTPUT FAIL PEM is operating in a fault condition and (Amber) shutdown has occurred Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-17 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 216 • If the problem still exists after checking the items in Step 1, replace the PEM. Step 2 If replacing the PEM does not correct the problem, contact a Cisco service Step 3 representative for assistance. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide...
  • Page 217: Removing And Replacing A Dc Pdu

    35 A IN PU T O UT PU O UT PU FA IL DC PDU On/Off switch DC PEM PDU captive screws PEM captive screws PDU terminal block Status LEDs Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-19 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 218 Place the PDU/PEM on a table or other flat surface. Disconnect the PDU from the PEM. Step 6 Connect the new PDU to the PEM (Figure 5-11). Step 7 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-20 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 219 Tighten the captive screws to secure the PDU and PEM to the chassis. Step 9 Electrical connections between the PEM the backplane connector are made automatically when the PEM is fully seated and the captive screws are tightened. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-21 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 220 Be sure to connect the wires according to the color coding notes and labels you Caution made in Step Figure 5-12 DC PDU Terminal Block Negative port Ground port Positive port Terminal port connector screws Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-22 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 221 The green INPUT OK and OUTPUT OK LEDs are on. • The amber OUTPUT FAIL LED is off. • See the “Troubleshooting the DC PDU Installation” section on page 5-24 if the PEM does not power on correctly. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-23 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 222: Troubleshooting The Dc Pdu Installation

    DC PEM is operating normally in a power-on (Green) condition OUTPUT OK DC power source is present and within (Green) specified limit OUTPUT FAIL PEM is operating in a fault condition and (Amber) shutdown has occurred Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-24 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 223: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter The Cisco 12404 Internet router has a serviceable air filter. Facing the rear of the chassis, the air filter is housed on the left side of the chassis. The air filter location...
  • Page 224: Removing The Air Filter

    If you are unable to lift the tab on the edge of the air filter, use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to lift the tab, then grasp it. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-26 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 225 5-15). Step 3 Figure 5-15 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Air Filter Direction of Air Flow Visually check the condition of the air filter. Step 4 When cleaning or replacing the air filter keep it away from the RP and line card Caution cage so that any dislodged dust will not be drawn into the cage.
  • Page 226: Installing The Air Filter

    Although the fan tray assembly supports OIR and can be replaced without Caution interruption to system operation, do not operate the system without the fan tray assembly for more than a few minutes to prevent overheating. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-28 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 227 Use the following procedure to remove and replace the fan tray assembly. Loosen the two captive screws on the fan tray assembly (item 3 in Figure 5-16). Step 1 Figure 5-16 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Fan Tray Assembly Location INPUT 100-240V 50/80HZ INPUT OUTPUT...
  • Page 228 Tighten the two captive screws on the fan tray assembly. Step 4 Electrical and control line connections for the fan tray assembly are made automatically when the fan tray is properly seated in the fan tray housing. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-30 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 229: Troubleshooting The Fan Tray Assembly Installation

    The process to remove and replace a card in the RP and line card cage is presented in this section. Line cards can occupy any slot, zero (0) through 3 in the RP and line card cage. Your Cisco 12404 router is configured with the RP in slot 0 (Figure 5-18).
  • Page 230: Removing An Rp Or Line Card

    Fabric Alarm Removing an RP or Line Card RP and line cards are hot swappable modules of the Cisco 12404 router. Removing an RP or line card from the RP and line card cage is presented in the following steps.
  • Page 231 If you plan to return the defective unit to the factory, repackage it in the shipping container you received with the replacement RP or line card. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-33 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 232: Installing A Route Processor Or Line Card

    Handle the RPs and line cards by the metal card carrier edges only; avoid touching Caution the board itself or any connector pins. Step 3 Remove the RP or line card from its shipping package and antistatic bag. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-34 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 233 The line card captive screws must be tightened to meet EMI specification Note standards. Repeat Step 1 through Step 9 for any additional replacement RPs or line cards, and then proceed to the next section. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-35 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 234: Attaching An Rp And Line Card Cable Management Bracket

    The type of line card cable-management bracket used by a line card is determined by the line card type and the number of network interface ports on the card faceplate. Cisco 12000 series router line cards use cable-management brackets for the following. Organize the network interface cables •...
  • Page 235: Connecting Rp And Line Card Cables

    Attach an ESD-preventive strap to your wrist and to the chassis; or to a bare metal Step 1 surface. Attach an appropriate number of velcro straps to support the interface cables, Step 2 through the slots in the cable management bracket (Figure 5-20). Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-37 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 236 Adjust the interface cable in the cable management bracket to prevent any kinks Step 8 or sharp bends in the interface cable. Allow adequate strain relief and avoid excessive bending of a network Note interface cables; these conditions can cause performance degradation. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-38 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 237: Removing And Replacing A Consolidated Switch Fabric Card

    Removing and replacing a CSF card instructions are presented in this section. The CSF card occupies the bottom slot in the card cage (Figure 5-21). The CSF card is not hot-swappable component of the Cisco 12404 router. Caution Figure 5-21 CSF Slot Location...
  • Page 238: Removing A Consolidated Switch Fabric Card

    MBU S ALARM FABRI FAIL ENAB LE CO NS OL IDA TE D SW ITC H FA BR Step 6 Slide the CSF half-way out of the slot, then stop. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-40 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 239: Installing A Consolidated Switch Fabric Card

    CSF slot, make sure you carefully align both edges of the card carrier in the corresponding card slot grooves. Avoid touching the card circuitry or any connectors. Caution Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-41 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 240: Removing And Replacing The Chassis

    Tighten the captive screws on each side of the CSF faceplate. Step 9 Removing and Replacing the Chassis This section describes how to remove and replace a Cisco 12404 Internet router chassis. The router chassis is an integrated, sheet metal assembly that includes: 1 CSF card slot •...
  • Page 241: Before You Begin

    By transferring components from one chassis to the other, it will help to ensure that the physical configuration of the Cisco 12404 router is maintained, because each transferred component is installed in the same location in the replacement chassis that it occupied in the defective chassis.
  • Page 242: Preparing The Replacement Chassis

    Information on how to prepare the defective chassis for component removal is presented here. Disconnecting Power from the Router You must first power down the Cisco 12404 router as instructed in the “Powering Off an AC Powered Router” section on page 5-3 or the “Powering Off a DC...
  • Page 243: Transferring System Components

    • Transferring the Fan Tray Remove and transfer the fan tray assembly from the chassis as instructed in the “Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray Assembly” section on page 5-28. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-45 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 244: Transferring The Power Entry Modules

    DC PEMs and DC_PDUs as instructed in the “Removing and Replacing a DC Power Entry Module” section on page 5-14 “Removing and Replacing a DC PDU” section on page 5-19. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-46 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 245: Transferring Rp And Line Cards

    After removing the RP, transfer it to the same card slot in the replacement chassis. Reinstall the RP as instructed in the “Installing a Route Processor or Line Card” section on page 5-34. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-47 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 246: Transferring The Consolidated Switch Fabric Card

    Detaching the Supplemental Bonding and Grounding Connection You must detach the supplemental bonding and grounding cables from the defective chassis. See the “Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines” section on page 3-9. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-48 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 247: Removing The Chassis From The Equipment Rack

    3-6. Step 3 Step 4 Use the guidelines in the “Lifting Guidelines” section on page 2-6 to lift the chassis out of the rack and set it aside (Figure 5-23). Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-49 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 248: Installing The Replacement Chassis

    ID AT ED SW IT CH FA BR IC Installing the Replacement Chassis Installing your replacement Cisco 12404 Internet router is presented in the following sections: Installing the Chassis on a Tabletop or Flat Surface, page 5-51 • Reattaching the Supplemental Bonding and Grounding Connection, •...
  • Page 249: Installing The Chassis On A Tabletop Or Flat Surface

    GIG AB IT RO UT E PR OC ES SO R MBU S ALAR M FABR FAIL ENA BLE CO NS OL ID AT ED SW IT CH FA BR IC Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-51 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 250: Reconnecting Power To The Router

    Line Card” section on page 5-34. Reconnecting the Fan Tray Reconnect the fan tray assembly as instructed in the procedure “Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray Assembly” section on page 5-28. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-52 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 251: Installing A Dc Power Distribution Unit

    3-31. Upgrading the RP and Line Card Memory Upgrading the RP and line card memory is presented in the Cisco 12000 Series Internet Router Memory Replacement Instructions, Part Number: 78-4338-xx, which is available online and on the Cisco CD-ROM This document contains the latest information about memory requirements and replacing memory on the Cisco 12000 Internet router and line cards.
  • Page 252 Chapter 5 Maintaining the Cisco 12404 Internet Router Upgrading the RP and Line Card Memory Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide 5-54 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 253: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Technical Specifications Overview Appendix A provides the technical specifications for the Cisco 12404 Internet router, and procedures for repackaging the router. Product Architecture, page A-2 • Fan Tray Assembly, page A-25 •...
  • Page 254: Product Architecture

    Product Architecture Voltage frequency • Listing agency approvals • Product Architecture Table A-1 lists system level requirements for the Cisco 12404 Internet router. Table A-1 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Product Architecture Feature Description Slot Capacity 4 slots 3 OC192 capable I/O slots...
  • Page 255: Specifications

    The switch fabric supports up to 80 Gbps of capacity NEBS The Cisco 12404 Inernet Router is designed to comply with NEBS Level 3 certification 1. A narrow card filler panel must be used to ensure proper air flow through the chassis and...
  • Page 256 5 to 500 Hz, 0.5g (0.1 oct/min ) operating 5 to 100Hz, 1g (0.1 oct/min) non-operating 100 to 500Hz, 15g (0.2 oct/min) 500 to 1,000Hz, 1.5g (0.2 oct/min) 1. oct/min = Octave per minute Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide OL-11636-01...
  • Page 257: Ac-Powered Routers

    AC-Powered Routers At sites where the Cisco 12404 router operates with AC PEMs, observe the following guidelines. A power factor corrector (PFC) allows the PEM to accept AC power source •...
  • Page 258: Route Processor

    BS 1363 13A Route Processor Each Cisco 12404 Internet router has one main system (or route) processor. The route processor (RP) processes the network routing protocols and distributes updates to the Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) tables on the line cards. The RP also performs general maintenance functions, such as diagnostics, console support, and line card monitoring.
  • Page 259 Figure A-2 Gigabit Route Processor GIGABIT ROUTE PROCESSOR The following are primary functions of the GRP. Loading the Cisco IOS software to all of the installed line cards at power on • • Providing a console (terminal) port for router configuration Providing an auxiliary port for other external equipment (such as modems) •...
  • Page 260 3. NVRAM is not able to be upgraded or configured. 4. SIMM socket is wired for a Cisco design and does not accept industry-standard 80-pin Flash SIMMs. 5. 20-MB Flash memory card is the default shipping configuration for the Cisco 12404 Internet router.
  • Page 261 (SIMM), and on up to two (PCMCIA) cards (called Flash memory cards) that insert in the two PCMCIA slots on the front of the GRP. Storing the Cisco IOS images in Flash memory enables you to download and boot from upgraded Cisco IOS images remotely or from software images resident in GRP Flash memory.
  • Page 262 Both the onboard and PCMCIA card-based Flash memory allow you to remotely load and store multiple Cisco IOS software and microcode images. You can download a new image over the network or from a local server and then add the new image to Flash memory or replace the existing files.
  • Page 263 The displays’ content is controlled by the MBus module software. Both rows of the display are powered by the MBus module. After the boot process, the LEDs are controlled by Cisco IOS software through the MBus, and display messages designated by Cisco IOS software.
  • Page 264 Cisco 12404 router. This section provides information on the following PRP functionality. PRP memory • System status LEDs • Soft reset switch • PCMCIA slots • Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide A-12 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 265 ETH 1 CONSOLE PERFORMANCE ROUTE PROCESSOR 1 (PRP-1) The following are primary functions of the PRP. Loading the Cisco IOS software to all of the installed line cards at power on • Providing a console (terminal) port for router configuration •...
  • Page 266 (SIMM), and on up to two (PCMCIA) cards (called Flash memory cards) that insert in the two PCMCIA slots on the front of the PRP. Storing the Cisco IOS images in Flash memory enables you to download and boot from upgraded Cisco IOS images remotely or from software images resident in PRP Flash memory.
  • Page 267 SDRAM SDRAM—The SDRAM on the PRP stores routing tables, protocols, and network accounting applications; it also runs the Cisco IOS software. The default PRP configuration includes 512 MB of error checking and correction (ECC) SDRAM. DIMM upgrades of 512 MB and 1 GB are available. You cannot mix memory sizes.
  • Page 268 Both the onboard and PCMCIA card-based Flash memory allow you to remotely load and store multiple Cisco IOS software and microcode images. You can download a new image over the network or from a local server and then add the new image to Flash memory or replace the existing files.
  • Page 269 Appendix A Technical Specifications Product Architecture Table A-9 lists the supported Flash disk sizes and their Cisco product numbers. Table A-9 Supported Flash Disk Sizes and Product Numbers Flash Disk Size Product Number 64 MB MEM-12KRP-FD64= 128 MB MEM-12KRP-FD128= 1 GB MEM-12KRP-FD1G= 1.
  • Page 270 The displays’ content is controlled by the MBus module software. Both rows of the display are powered by the MBus module. After the boot process, the LEDs are controlled by the Cisco IOS software through the MBus, and display messages designated by the Cisco IOS software.
  • Page 271: Line Cards

    Line Cards The Cisco 12404 router is shipped with up to 3 installed line cards that provide a variety of network media types (based on the order). The line cards can be installed in slots 0 through 3 in the line card cage and interface to each other and...
  • Page 272 Appendix A Technical Specifications Product Architecture Line cards installed in the Cisco 12404 router support online insertion and removal, which means you can remove and replace (hot-swappable) a line card while the router remains powered on. To ensure adequate airflow through the card cage, empty card slots must have a Caution card blank installed.
  • Page 273: Csf Functionality

    The system clock synchronizes data transfers between line cards or between the RP and a line card through the CSF. The system clock signal is sent to all line cards and the RP. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide A-21 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 274: Power Entry Modules

    RP and the line cards. Power Entry Modules The Cisco 12404 router chassis supports two 1100 W online insertion and removal hot swappable PEMs. Each unit is capable of delivering up to 1100 W at –54.5 VDC. The router PEMs are hot swappable and the router must be populated with two PEMs to meet EMI standards.
  • Page 275 The DC PEM and DC PDU is a 2-part unit, which measures 6.60 inches (16.76 cm) deep by 14.30 inches (36.32 cm) wide by 3.50 inches (8.89 cm) high and weighs 14.0 lbs (6.35 kg). Refer to Figure A-7. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide A-23 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 276 DC power source voltage from a dedicated 35–Amp service DC power source operating between -48 to -60 VDC nominal input voltage and -40 to -72 VDC steady-state input voltage. Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide A-24 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 277: Fan Tray Assembly

    Warning connect the DC PDU. The DC PDU is not a hot-swappable, field replaceable unit. Fan Tray Assembly The Cisco 12404 router has one fan tray (Figure A-8). Facing the rear of the chassis the fan tray assembly is located on the right side of the chassis. The fan tray assembly maintains acceptable operating temperatures for the internal components by drawing cooling air through the card cages from side to side.
  • Page 278 A-9. The fans draw air through the card cage and out through exhaust vents on the opposite side of the chassis. The front, back and sides of the Cisco 12404 router must remain unobstructed to ensure adequate air flow and prevent overheating inside the RP and line card cage.
  • Page 279: Air Filter

    Air Filter The Cisco 12404 router is equipped with one serviceable air filter. As you face the rear of the chassis, the air filter is housed on the left side of the chassis in a narrow vertical slot.
  • Page 280: Chassis Cable-Management System

    Figure A-11 Chassis Cable Management System Maintenance Bus The Cisco 12404 Internet router maintenance bus and MBus modules manage all of the maintenance functions of the system. The MBus consists of two separate busses (providing MBus redundancy) that link all of the line cards, the RP, the CSF , the power supplies, and the fan tray. Each component contains an MBus module that allows the component to communicate over the MBus.
  • Page 281: Power-On/Off Control

    Each MBus module is tied directly to +5 VDC from the power supply. When power is applied to the Cisco 12404 Internet router, all MBus modules immediately power on. The MBus modules on the RP or CSF immediately turn on the DC-DC converter, powering up the respective card.
  • Page 282 Appendix A Technical Specifications Maintenance Bus Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide A-30 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 283: I N D E X

    5-24 bootload failure, system response 4-11 description 1-28 boot process 4-16 alphanumeric LED displays boot slot0 (or slot1) command 3-51 at startup 3-47 boot system command 4-2, 4-8 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-1 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 284 4-2, 4-8 Flash memory card insertion 3-71 boot system flash 3-77, 3-81, 4-5 formatting erases Flash memory card data 3-87 boot system flash filename 3-76 handling cards 5-31 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-2 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 285 4-12, 4-14 copy running-config startup-config configuration command 3-67 file, saving CSF to the factory 3-67 5-37 interfaces 3-62, 3-64 register bit meanings 4-8, 4-11 boot field DC-DC Power Converters 4-15 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-3 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 286 2-23 EMP prevention 2-24 Fan tray enable command 4-6, 4-13 controller card A-27 environmental fan tray monitoring description A-25 performed by MBus A-29 Fast Ethernet specifications 3-27 environmental monitoring Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-4 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 287 Break key 4-10 global parameters, configuring 3-60 lasers laser safety 2-13 DRAM LEDs configurations 1-8, 1-15, A-9, A-15 alphanumeric displays at startup 3-47 line cards 3-46 A-17 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-5 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 288 See also Flash memory Personal Computer Memory Card International cable specifications Association 3-28 description A-12 See PCMCIA MII Ethernet Receptacle pinouts description 1-12 console port 3-13, 3-18 Ethernet 3-21, 3-22 plant wiring 2-24 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-6 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 289 5-23 making images bootable 3-73 chassis 5-39 using 3-70, 3-87 replacing interfaces, configuring 3-62, 3-65 chassis air filters 5-22 recovering from a lost password 4-11, 4-14 line cards 5-28 replacing Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-7 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 290 3-27 Finger tighten IEEE 802.3u 5-33 3-28 physical squeeze command 3-75, 3-76 SRAM description A-8, A-14 safety 1-8, 1-15, A-10, A-15 extra-low voltage requirements Starting the Router 3-42 lifting 2-13 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-8 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 291 2-28 privileged mode, EXEC 3-55 1-26, 2-22, 3-29, 3-36, A-5 startup 3-42 using boot flash command caution 3-51 supplemental bond and ground connection description 3-10 System Startup 3-40 wiring Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-9 OL-11636-01...
  • Page 292 Index auxiliary and console port 3-14, 3-16 Ethernet port connections 3-21, 3-22, 3-23 plant wiring 2-23 telephone during storm 2-17 Cisco 12404 Internet Router Installation and Configuration Guide IN-10 OL-11636-01...

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