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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 sections:
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Prerequisites

Before installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router, it is important to prepare for the installation by:
• Preparing the site (site planning) and reviewing the installation plans or method of procedures (MOP).
• Unpacking and inspecting the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. See "Receiving the Cisco ASR 920 Series
• Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. See
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:
Prerequisites, on page 1
See "Site Planning" section on page 2-9 .
Router" section on page 2-20 .
"Tools and Equipment" section on page 2-21 .
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    • Gathering the tools and test equipment required to properly install the 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.”...
  • Page 2 Remove the rack-mount brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the router chassis. The figure below 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.
  • Page 3 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Chassis Brackets Figure 2: Shows how to attach the brackets on the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router for a 23-inch cabinet. Figure 3: Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 23-inch Cabinet (Front, Middle, and Rear Positions)
  • Page 4 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Chassis Brackets Figure 4: Attaching Mounting Brackets for a 300 mm ETSI Cabinet (Front, Middle, and Rear Positions) Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router...
  • Page 5 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Installing the Router Chassis in the Rack Step 2 Position one of the brackets against the chassis side, and align the screw holes. Step 3 Secure the bracket to the chassis with the screws removed when performing Step 1 . The recommended maximum torque is 10 in.-lb.
  • 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. Figure 5: Installing the Chassis in a 19-inch EIA Rack...
  • Page 7 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Attaching the Cable Guides Note If the chassis is mounted using 19-inch brackets, you must assemble the cable guides before installing the chassis on the rack. To install the cable guides, perform these steps: SUMMARY STEPS 1.

  • Page 8: Wall Mounting The Cisco Asr 920 Series Router

    To install the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router on a wall, follow the instructions in these procedures: 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. Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router...
  • Page 9 Figure 9: 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 10 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Mounting Cisco ASR 920 Series Router on the Wall Caution Before mounting the router, ensure that all unused holes at the sides of the router are always protected by screws. Figure 10: Installing Screws in Unused Holes Before Wall Mounting the Router Mount the router with the front panel as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 11: Install The Ac Power Cables

    Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Install the AC Power Cables Figure 11: Mounting the Router on the Wall Caution When mounting the router vertically, ensure that the power supplies are at the top. Install the AC Power Cables...
  • Page 12 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Install the AC Power Cables DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Attach the AC power retainer chord as shown in the figure below. Figure 12: Attaching the AC Power Retainer Chord Step 2 Lift the power retainer and plug in the AC power supply.

  • Page 13: Install The Dc Power Supply

    Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Install the DC Power Supply Figure 13: Locking the Power Retainer Chord Install the DC Power Supply Note When installing DC power supply, use 14 AWG, 90°C wires. Always ensure that the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection does not exceed 15A.
  • Page 14 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Install the DC Power Supply Note The DC connector or terminal block has an inbuilt screw and cage nut to which a torque of 1.3 to 1.8 N-m can be applied. Figure 14: DC Connector With Inbuilt Screw 0.97 inches...
  • Page 15 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Install the DC Power Supply Figure 15: Using the DC Power Supply Guard Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router...

  • Page 16: Connect Sfp Modules

    Precautions for Module Installation and Removal section of the Safety Warnings chapter. Use only Cisco SFP modules on a Cisco device. 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 modules meet the requirements of the device.
  • Page 17 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Install SFP Modules This section provides procedures for installing and connecting SFP modules. Also, it provides the procedure for removing SFP modules. Install SFP Modules The figure below shows an SFP module that has a bale-clasp latch.
  • Page 18 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Remove SFP Modules Figure 18: Installing an SFP Module into an SFP Module Slot Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic SFP module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-optic Caution cable until you are ready to connect the cable.
  • Page 19 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Remove SFP Modules 6. Place the removed SFP module in an antistatic bag or other protective environment. DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

  • Page 20: Connect Gigabit Ethernet Ports

    Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connect Gigabit Ethernet Ports Connect Gigabit Ethernet Ports You can choose to connect either a copper or a fiber cable in the Gigabit Ethernet ports. Note The device 10/100/1000 ports configure themselves to operate at the speed of devices to which they are attached.

  • Page 21: Install The Chassis Ground Connection

    Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connect to SFP Modules Connect to SFP Modules This section describes how to connect to SFP modules. Connect Fiber Optic SFP Modules Caution Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP module port or from the fiber optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable.
  • Page 22 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Install the Chassis Ground Connection • Ratcheting torque screwdriver with Phillips head that exerts up to 15 in.-lb (1.69 N-m) of torque for attaching the ground wire to the router • Crimping tool as specified by the ground lug manufacturer •...

  • Page 23: Power Connection Guidelines

    Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Power Connection Guidelines Figure 21: Stripping a Ground Wire Step 2 Slide the open end of your 2-hole ground lug over the exposed area of the ground wire. Step 3 Using a crimping tool (as specified by the ground lug manufacturer), crimp the ground lug to the ground wire as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 24 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045 Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems Basic guidelines for DC-powered systems include the following: •...

  • Page 25: Connect Chassis To Network

    Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Activate AC Power Supply 3. If the LEDs indicate a power problem, see the Troubleshooting Aids chapter. 4. If you are also connecting a redundant DC power supply, repeat these steps for the second power source.
  • Page 26 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connecting Console Cables Connecting Console Cables The following sections describe how to connect to the router using console cables: Connecting to the USB Serial Port Using Microsoft Windows This procedure shows how to connect to the USB serial port using Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 27 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connecting to the Console Port Using Mac OS X Command or Action Purpose Figure 23: Connecting the USB Console Cable to the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Label Cable Label Cable USB USB Type-A to...
  • Page 28 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connecting to the Console Port Using Linux DETAILED STEPS Step 1 Use the Finder to choose Applications > Utilities > Terminal. Step 2 Connect the OS X USB port to the router. Step 3...
  • Page 29 / / s oft w are. c i s co. c om/ d ownl o ad/ r el e ase. h t m l ? mdfi d =286037604&fl o wi d =71056&soft w arei d =282855122&rel e ase=3. 1 3&rel i n d=A V AILABLE&rel l i f ecycl e =&rel t y pe=l a t e st Note To download the driver, you must have a valid service contract associated to your Cisco.com profile. SUMMARY STEPS 1.
  • Page 30 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connect to the EIA Console Port Note Disconnect the router console terminal before uninstalling the driver. SUMMARY STEPS 1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. 2. Scroll to Windows Driver Package - Exar corporation (xrusbser) Ports and click Remove. The Program Maintenance window is displayed.
  • Page 31 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connect to the EIA Console Port Figure 24: EIA Console Port Table 1: EIA Console Port Label Component Label Component EIA Console port RJ-45 to DB-9 cable USB-to-RJ45 adapter Desktop or system Step 3 Connect the DB-9 end of the console cable to the DB-9 end of the terminal.
  • Page 32 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 Step 3 To replace the Cisco USB Flash memory stick, simply insert the module into the USB port labeled USB MEM, as shown in the figure above. 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 34 Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable to the GPS unit. Step 2 Connect the other end of the straight-through Ethernet cable to the ToD/1-PPS port on the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router. Warning To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 NEBS standard for electromagnetic compatibility and safety, connect the ToD ports only to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cable.
  • Page 35 The device interface modules support RJ-45 and Ethernet SFP ports. The RJ-45 port supports standard straight-through and crossover Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Cisco does not supply Category 5 UTP cables. These cables are available commercially. SUMMARY STEPS 1. Confirm that the device is powered off.
  • Page 36 Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router Connector and Cable Specifications Installing the Cisco ASR 920 Series Router...

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