Safety Guidelines
• Have access to the Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers Software Configuration Guide
• The power and cabling requirements that must be in place at your installation site
• The equipment required to install the router
• The environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation
Before installing your Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Router, you must consider power and
cabling requirements that must be in place at your installation site, special equipment for installing the router,
and the environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation. This chapter
guides you through the process of preparing for router installation.
The shipping package for the router is engineered to reduce the chances of product damage associated with
routine material handling experienced during shipment:
• Router should always be transported or stored in its shipping package in the upright position.
• Keep the router in the shipping container until you have determined the installation site.
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If an item appears damaged, contact a Cisco customer service
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representative immediately.
Safety Guidelines
Before you begin the installation or replacement procedure, review the safety guidelines in this section to
avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
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This section contains guidelines and do not include every potentially hazardous situation. When you install
a router, always use common sense and caution.
Safety Warnings
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, might harm
you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
Before you install, configure, or perform maintenance on the router, review the documentation for the procedure
you are about to perform, paying special attention to the safety warnings. If you need translations of the safety
warnings.
Do not unpack the system until you are ready to install it. Keep the chassis in the shipping container to
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prevent accidental damage until you determined an installation site. Use the appropriate unpacking
documentation included with the system.
Cisco ASR 1000 Series Router Hardware Installation Guide
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(an online document that is available for viewing or download at Cisco.com) during the installation.
Preparing Your Site for Installation