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CHAPTER 7
Powering Up E-Series Routers
7-2
Powering Up
Note: This procedure assumes that the system is already connected to a power
source. See Chapter 6, Cabling the E-Series Router for Power.
For specifications on the electrical requirements for the system, see
Chapter 11, System Specifications. For details on the power consumed by
the different E-series modules, see Chapter 12, Module Specifications.
Branch Circuit Caution: Evaluate the overall loading of the branch circuit before
you install any equipment into a rack.
To power up the system:
1 Verify that the power source is operational and turned on.
2 Inspect all grounding and power connections to the E-series chassis.
3 Confirm that all connections are secure.
4 Switch the power switches to ON.
5 Monitor the LEDs on the front of the SRP modules to verify that the
system is booting properly. See Table 10-2 in Chapter 10,
Troubleshooting. for LED status explanations.
When the prompt appears on the system console, the system is in
User Exec mode and is ready to be configured:
host1>
6 Enter the enable command to access Privileged Exec mode:
host1>enable
host1#
In Privileged Exec mode you can begin to configure the system. See
the E-Series System Basics Configuration Guide, Chapter 2,
Command Line Interface for more information.
Warning: Be sure the power source is turned off and the system is turned off
before performing the following task.
Connect DC power or AC power to your E-series router.
(depending on model)
6-9
Cable all line modules. 6-14
Table 7-1 Installation tasks (continued)
Installation Task Page