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Connect Router to the Network
Note
These routers are designed to boot up in less than 30 mins, provided the neighboring devices are in
full-operational state.
When the system is powered on and the console port is connected to the terminal, the RP CPU messages are
seen.
Note
The Cisco 8608 router doesn't support BMC.
Before you begin
• A console device must be connected with the router.
• The router must be connected to a power source.
• Determine the IP address and netmask that is needed for the Management interfaces:
and
Procedure
Step 1
Power up the router.
The LEDs on each power supply light up (green) when the power supply units are sending power to the router,
and the software asks you to specify a password to use with the router.
Step 2
When the system boots up for the first time, the system prompts you to create a new username and password.
The following prompt appears:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO root-system username is configured. Need to configure root-system
username. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
--- Administrative User Dialog ---
Enter root-system username:
% Entry must not be null.
Enter root-system username: cisco
Enter secret:
Use the 'configure' command to modify this configuration.
User Access Verification
Username: cisco
Password:
RP/0/RP0/CPU0:ios#
Step 3
Enter a new password to use for this router.
MgmtEth0/RP1/CPU0/0:
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8600 Series Routers
Create the Initial Router Configuration
MgmtEth0/RP0/CPU0/0
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