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Cisco 10008 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Preface
Audience
Audience
To use this guide, you should be familiar not only with Cisco router hardware and cabling, but also with
electronic circuitry and wiring practices. You should be able to perform basic network configuration
procedures, and preferably have experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician.
Purpose
This installation guide explains the initial hardware installation and basic configuration procedures for
the Cisco 10008 router. It contains procedures for installing the router hardware, creating a basic
software configuration file, and starting up the router. After you complete the installation and basic
configuration procedures covered in this guide, use the appropriate companion publications to more
completely configure your system. Refer to the documents listed in the “Related Documentation” section
on page xi.
Document Organization
This publication is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, “Cisco 10008 Router Overview,” describes the physical properties of the Cisco 10008
router components and a functional overview of the system.
• Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation,” is a preparatory chapter that describes site preparation and
requirements, safety considerations, tools required, and procedures you should perform before the
installation.
• Chapter 3, “Installing the Cisco 10008 Router,” provides information for installing the router
hardware, connecting system cables, and verifying system operation.
• Chapter 4, “Starting and Configuring the Router,” provides information for starting and configuring
the router, formatting a flash disk and flash memory card, and information for verifying the
installation.
• Chapter 5, “Maintaining the Cisco 10008 Router,” describes the procedures required to perform
routine maintenance and to remove and replace field replaceable units (FRUs) in the Cisco 10008
router.
• Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” contains the electrical and physical specifications for the
Cisco 10008 router.
• Appendix B, “Repacking the Box,” describes how to repack your system for shipping.
• “Glossary,” describes terms and acronyms associated with the Cisco 10008 router.
• “Index”
Document Conventions
Command descriptions use these conventions:
• Examples that contain system prompts denote interactive sessions, indicating the commands that
you should enter at the prompt. The system prompt indicates the current level of the EXEC
command interpreter.