Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware

Installation Guide
First Published: 2009-03-02
Last Modified: 2021-03-30

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PREFACE Preface xi
Audience xi
Related Documentation xi
Changes to This Document xii
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xiii

CHAPTER 1 Preparing for Installation 1

Safety Guidelines 1
General Safety Guidelines 1
Compliance and Safety Information 2
Laser Safety 2
Energy Hazard 2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2
Lifting Guidelines 7
Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS 7
Site Requirement Guidelines 8
Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions 8
Site Wiring Guidelines 10
Chassis Air Flow Guidelines 10
Rack-Mounting and Air Flow Clearance Guidelines 11
Telco 2-Post Rack 11
Open 4-Post Rack 16
4-Post Enclosed Rack with Perforated Sides 22
Air Flow Guidelines for Enclosed Rack Installation 22
Cisco ASR 9006 Clearance Requirements 23
Cisco ASR 9010 Router Clearance Requirements 24

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Cisco ASR 9904 Clearance Requirements 25

Cisco ASR 9906 Router Clearance Requirements 26
Cisco ASR 9910 Router Clearance Requirements 27
Cisco ASR 9912 Clearance Requirements 28
Cisco ASR 9922 Clearance Requirements 29
Temperature and Humidity Guidelines 30
Power Connection Guidelines 31
AC-Powered Routers 32
AC Power Cord Illustrations (Version 1 Power) 34
AC Power Cord Illustrations (Version 2 and Version 3 Power) 38

DC-Powered Router 42

NEBS Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines 48

RSP and RP Port Connection Guidelines 51
Console Port and Auxiliary Port Connection Guidelines 52
Console Port Signals 52
Auxiliary Port Signals 53
Management LAN Ports Connection Guidelines 53
Management LAN Port LED Indicators 54
Management LAN RJ-45 Cabling 54
Alarm Connection Guidelines 55
Sync Port Connection Guidelines 56

CHAPTER 2 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis 59

Pre-Installation Considerations and Requirements 59

Installation Overview 59
Required Tools and Equipment 60

Unpacking the Router 61

Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9006 Router 61
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9010 Router 63
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9904 Router 65
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9906 Router 66
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9910 Router 68
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9912 Router 71
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9922 Router 73

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Positioning the Router 77

Positioning the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco 9904 Router, Cisco ASR
9906 Router, Cisco ASR 9910 Router, and Cisco ASR 9912 Router 77
Positioning the Cisco ASR 9922 Router 77

Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis 78

Removing Power Modules 78
Removing Fan Trays 78
Removing a Fan Tray from the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco 9910 Router, Cisco ASR 9922
Router, and Cisco ASR 9912 Router 78
Removing a Fan Tray from the Cisco ASR 9006 Router 83
Removing a Fan Tray from the Cisco ASR 9904 Router 83
Removing a Fan Tray from the Cisco ASR 9906 Router 84
Removing Cards from the Chassis 85
Removing RSP Cards and Line Cards from the Cisco ASR 9006, 9010, 9904, 9906, and 9910
Routers 86
Removing RP Cards, Fabric Cards, and Line Cards from the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco
ASR 9912 Router 96
Rack-Mounting the Router Chassis 107
Verifying Rack Dimensions 108
Vertical Rack Rail Locations for ASR 9906 Router 108

Installing the Chassis in a 2-Post Rack 109

Installing the Chassis in a 4-post Open Rack 118
Preparing the 19 Inch 45-RU Rack 118

Supplemental Bonding and Grounding Connections 126

Installing Chassis Accessories 130
Base Accessories 130
Optional Accessories 130
Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router 130
Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router 132
Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router 137
Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router 140
Installing Optional Air Baffles on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router 142
Installing Optional Air Baffles on the Cisco ASR 9904 Router 150
Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9910 Router 157
Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router 157

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Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router 159
Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router 160

CHAPTER 3 Installing Cards and Modules in the Chassis 163

Installing Power Modules 163

Installing AC Power Modules 164
Prerequisites 164
Required Tools and Equipment 164
Steps 164
Installing DC Power Modules 165
Required Tools and Equipment 165
Steps 165
Installing Fan Trays 166
Prerequisites 166
Required Tools and Equipment 166
Steps 166
Installing Cards in the Chassis 167
Installing RSP Cards in the Chassis 168
RSP Cable Management Ties 170
Installing RP Cards in the Chassis 171
Installing Fabric Cards in the Cisco ASR 9912 and 9922 Router Chassis 173
Installing Fabric Cards in the Cisco 9906 Router and Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis 175
Installing Line Cards in the Chassis 177
Connecting Line Card Network Interface Cables 185
Connecting Cables to the RSP or RP 189
Connecting to the Console Port 192
Connecting to the Auxiliary Port 192
Connecting to the Ethernet Management Ports 192
Connecting the Alarm Cable 193
Connecting Power to the Router 194
Connecting Power to an AC-Powered Router 195
Connecting Power to a DC-Powered Router 196
Powering On the Router 200

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CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting the Installation 201

Troubleshooting Overview 201

Troubleshooting Using a Subsystem Approach 201
Normal Router Startup Sequence 203
Identifying Startup Issues 203
Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem 207
Troubleshooting the AC Input Power Subsystem 207
Troubleshooting the DC Input Power Subsystem 212
Troubleshooting a DC Power Module 214
Additional Power Subsystem Troubleshooting Information 215
Obtaining Temperature and Environmental Information 215
Troubleshooting the Power Distribution System 218
Troubleshooting the Route Processor Subsystem 219
RSP and RP Front Panel Indicators 219
Fabric Card Front Panel Indicator 219

Troubleshooting Line Cards and Modular Port Adapters 220

Monitoring Critical, Major, and Minor Alarm Status 220

Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem 220
Chassis Cooling Requirements 221
Fan Tray Operation 221

Power Module Fans 222

Overtemperature Conditions 222
Isolating Cooling Subsystem Problems 223

CHAPTER 5 Replacing Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router Components 225

Prerequisites and Preparation 225

Field Replaceable Units 226

Online Insertion and Removal 227

OIR Monitoring 227
Powering Off the Router 228
Replacing the Chassis Air Filter 228
Removing and Replacing the Fan Trays 235
Prerequisites 235

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Required Tools and Equipment 235

Removing a Fan Tray 235
Installing a Fan Tray 236
Removing and Replacing Power System Components 237
Changing Between Version 1, Version 2, Version 3, AC, and DC Power Modules 237

Removing a Version 1 AC or DC Power Module 239

Removing a Version 2 or Version 3 AC or DC Power Module 240
Installing a Version 1 AC or DC Power Module 241
Installing a Version 2 or Version 3 AC or DC Power Module 241
Disconnecting AC Power 242
Disconnecting AC Power 242
Reconnecting AC Power 243
Reconnecting AC Power 243
Disconnecting DC Power 244
Disconnecting DC Power 244
Reconnecting DC Power 245
Removing an AC or DC Power Tray from a Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router 246
Installing an AC or DC Power Tray into a Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router 248
Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis 250
Removing Cards from the Chassis 251
Replacing Cards in the Chassis 253
Repackaging the Line Card for Return Shipment 253
Migrating from RP1 to RP2 Card 257
Migrating from RP2 to RP3/RP3-X Card 260
Migrating from RP3 to RP3-X Card 263
Migrating from RSP440 to RSP880 or RSP880-LT Card 266

Migrating from A99-RSP to RSP880-LT Card (ASR 9906 Router) 268

Migrating from A99-RSP/RSP880/RSP880-LT to RSP5/RSP5-X Card 271
Migrating from RSP5 to RSP5-X Card 274
Migrating from FC1 to FC2 Card 276
Migrating from A99-SFC2 to A99-SFC3 Card 277
Migrating from A99-SFC-S/A99-SFC-T to A99-SFC3-S/A99-SFC3-T Card 278
Removing a Chassis from the Equipment Rack 279
Packing a Chassis for Shipment 280

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Installing a Replacement Chassis in the Equipment Rack 280

APPENDIX A Technical Specifications 281

Technical Specifications 281

APPENDIX B Site Log 283

Site Log 284

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This guide describes how to install a Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router and its components.
• Audience, on page xi
• Related Documentation, on page xi
• Changes to This Document, on page xii
• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, on page xiii

Audience
This guide is written for hardware installers and system administrators of Cisco routers.
These users must have a substantial background in installing and configuring router and switch-based hardware.
Also, they should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices, and have experience as an electronic
or electromechanical technician.

Related Documentation
For complete installation, and configuration information, see the following documents that are available on
Cisco.com at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/routers/
asr-9000-series-aggregation-services-routers/products-installation-guides-list.html.
• Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Overview and Reference Guide
• Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
• Cisco ASR 9001 and Cisco ASR 9001-S Routers Hardware Installation Guide
• Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregated Services Router VSM (Virtualized Services Module) Card Installation
Guide
• Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router SIP and SPA Hardware Installation Guide
• Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router ISM Line Card Installation Guide
• Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregated Services Router Satellite Systems Installation Guide
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for ASR 9000

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Changes to This Document

This table lists the technical changes made to this document since it was first created.

Table 1: Changes to This Document

Date Summary
September 2018 Added migration sections for RP3, A99-SFC3,
A99-SFC3-S, A99-SFC3-T, and RSP5 cards.

March 2018 Added support for RSP880-LT on the Cisco ASR

9906 Aggregation Services Router.

September 2017 Information added about the Cisco ASR 9906

Aggregation Services Router.

July 2017 Information added about the new route processor card
RSP880-LT.

May 2016 Information added about the Cisco ASR 9910

Aggregation Services Router.

January 2015 Added new route processor cards RSP-440 Lite and
RSP-880, FC2 fabric card, Cisco ASR 9222 support
for the version 2 air filter, support for the version 3
power system, and supported optics for Cisco IOS
XR software release 5.3.0.

October 2014 Information added for Cisco ASR 9922 version 2 fan
tray.

June 2014 Information added about installing optional air baffles

on the Cisco ASR 9006 Aggregation Services Router.

September 2013 Information added about the Cisco ASR 9904

Aggregation Services Router.

August 2013 Information added about the Cisco ASR 9912

Aggregation Services Router.

May 2013 Information added about the Cisco ASR 9000v

satellite shelf adding support for the Cisco CRS Line
Card Chassis in either the 8-slot or 16-slot variation.

February 2013 Updates and corrections made to various portions of

the document.

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Date Summary
December 2012 Information added about the Cisco ASR 9000v
satellite shelf adding support for the Cisco ASR 9922
Aggregation Services Router and the Cisco ASR 9001
Aggregation Services Router. Also, information added
about the Cisco ASR 901 Series Aggregation Services
Router as a satellite shelf and the Cisco ASR 903
Series Aggregation Services Router as a satellite shelf.

September 2012 Information added about the new 1-port 40GE

Modular Port Adapter (MPA), 36-port 10GE line card,
1-port 100GE line card, Cisco ASR 9922 Aggregation
Services Router, RP card, FC card, and Cisco ASR
9000v satellite shelf (adding support for the
A9K-36X10GE-TR [36-port 10GE line card, Packet
Transport Optimized] and A9K-36X10GE-SE [36-port
10GE line card, Service Edge Optimized]).

May 2012 Information added about the new Cisco ASR 9000v
(a satellite system with the Cisco ASR 9000).
The Cisco ASR 9000v satellite shelf provides 44 1GE
SFP ports and 4 10GE SFP+ ports.

December 2011 Information added about the new RSP-440 Route

Processor card, the new 24-port 10GE fixed line card,
the 2-port 100GE fixed line card, and the modular
line card supporting the 20-port 1GE MPA, the 4-port
10GE MPA, and the 2-port 10GE MPA.
Information added about the new version 2 power
system. The Cisco ASR 9006 Router and Cisco ASR
9010 Router now support version 1 and version 2
power systems.

May 2010 Added power consumption specifications for the new

16-port 10GE SFP+ line card. Updates and corrections
made to various portions of the document.

December 2009 Updates and corrections made to various portions of

the document.

March 2009 Initial release of this document.

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, using the Cisco Bug Search Tool (BST), submitting a service
request, and gathering additional information, see What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html.

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Preparing for Installation
This chapter provides preinstallation information, such as recommendations and requirements you should be
perform before installing your Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router.
The shipping package for the router is engineered to reduce the chances of product damage associated with
routine material handling experienced during shipment:
• Always transport or store the router 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
representative immediately.
• Safety Guidelines, on page 1
• Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS, on page 7
• Site Requirement Guidelines, on page 8
• RSP and RP Port Connection Guidelines, on page 51

Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this guide, you must review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid
injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
Note that this section contains guidelines and do not include every potentially hazardous situation. When you
install a router, always use common sense and caution.

General Safety Guidelines

• Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you to lift by yourself.
• Always disconnect the power source and unplug all power cables before lifting, moving, or working on
the router.
• Keep the work area clear and dust free during and after the installation.
• Keep tools and router components away from walkways and equipment rack aisles.
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry (including rings and chains), or other items that could get caught in
the router.

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Compliance and Safety Information

• Fasten your tie or scarf and sleeves.

• Operate Cisco equipment safely by using it in accordance with its electrical ratings and product usage
instructions.
• Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
• Always unplug the power cables when performing maintenance or working on the router, unless the
replacement part is hot swappable and designed for online insertion and removal (OIR).
• Ensure that the installation of the router is in compliance with national and local electrical codes: in the
United States, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, United States National Electrical Code;
in Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, part I, CSA C22.1; in other countries, International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) 364, part 1 through part 7.

Compliance and Safety Information

The Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers are designed to meet the regulatory compliance and safety approval
requirements. For detailed safety information, see: Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers.

Laser Safety
Single-mode Cisco ASR 9000 Series line cards are equipped with lasers. The lasers emit invisible radiation.
Do not stare into open line card ports. Observe the following warning to prevent eye injury:

Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected,
avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures. Statement 70

Energy Hazard
The Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers can be configured for a DC power source. Do not touch terminals while
they are live. Observe the following warning to prevent injury.

Warning Hazardous voltage or energy may be present on power terminals. Always replace cover when terminals
are not in service. Be sure uninsulated conductors are not accessible when cover is in place. Statement
1086

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Many router components can be damaged by static electricity. Not exercising the proper electrostatic discharge
(ESD) precautions can result in intermittent or complete component failures. To minimize the potential for
ESD damage, always use an ESD-preventive antistatic wrist strap (or ankle strap) and ensure that it makes
good skin contact.

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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Note Check the resistance value of the ESD-preventive strap periodically. The measurement should be between
1 and 10 megohms.

Before you perform any of the procedures in this guide, attach an ESD-preventive strap to your wrist and
connect the leash to the chassis as shown in the figures below.
Figure 1: ESD Label Information on Router Chassis

Figure 2: ESD Label Information on Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis

Figure 3: Connecting an ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap to the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis

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Figure 4: Connecting an ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap to the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis

Figure 5: Connecting an ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap to the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis

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Figure 6: Connecting an ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap to the Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis - Front

Figure 7: Connecting an ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap to the Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis - Rear

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Figure 8: Connecting an ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap to the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis

Figure 9: Connecting an ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap to the Cisco ASR 9912 Router Chassis

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Lifting Guidelines

Lifting Guidelines
Fully configured Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers can weigh as much as 1038 pounds (470.28 kg), and an
empty chassis weighs up to 300 pounds (136 kg). These systems are not intended to be moved frequently.
Before you install the router, ensure that your site is properly prepared to prevent moving the router later to
accommodate power sources and network connections.
To move the pallet assembly, use a pallet jack or forklift. Do not top lift.
To remove the unpacked chassis from the pallet base and to insert the chassis into the rack, we strongly
recommend that you use a forklift or scissor-lift, supporting the chassis by the base only.
If you are moving a smaller chassis, use the following lifting guidelines to avoid injury to yourself or damage
to the equipment:
• Do not lift equipment alone; have another person help you to lift heavy equipment.
• Ensure that your footing is solid; balance the weight of the object between your feet.
• Lift the equipment slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you lift.
• Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. When bending down to lift equipment,
bend at the knees (not at the waist), to reduce the strain on your lower back muscles.

Warning To prevent injury and equipment damage, never attempt to lift or tilt the router chassis using the handles
on the fan tray or on line cards. These handles do not support the weight of the chassis.

Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS

The following are NEBS GR-1089-CORE cautions, regulatory compliance statements, and requirements:

Warning The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly, which is the management Ethernet port,
must use shielded intrabuilding cabling/wiring that is grounded at both ends. Statement 7003

Warning The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly, which is the management Ethernet port,
must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces
are designed for use as intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in
GR-1089-CORE) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors
is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring. Statement
7005

Warning This equipment shall be connected to AC mains provided with a surge protective device (SPD) at the
service equipment complying with NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC). Statement 7012

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Warning This equipment is suitable for installations utilizing the Common Bonding Network (CBN). Statement
7013

Warning The battery return conductor of this equipment shall be treated as (DC-I). Statement 7016

Warning This equipment is suitable for installation in Network Telecommunications Facilities. Statement 8015

Warning This equipment is suitable for installation in locations where the NEC applies. Statement 8016

Note This equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes, depending on its neighboring devices
that must be fully up and running.

Site Requirement Guidelines

The following sections contain the site requirement guidelines that you should be familiar with before installing
the router:

Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions

Note Refer to the Rack-Mounting Specifications section in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services
Router Overview and Reference Guide for rack mounting specifications and chassis dimensions.

To help maintain trouble-free operation, adhere to the following precautions and guidelines when planning
your rack installation:
• Install the system in a restrictive access location with means for a permanent ground.
• Ensure the site of the rack includes provisions for source AC or DC power, grounding, and network
interface cables.
• Allow sufficient space to work around the rack during the installation. You need:
• At least 3 ft (91.44 cm) adjacent to the rack to move, align, and insert the chassis.
• At least 2 ft (60.96 cm) in front of the power tray to insert power modules.

• Maintain at least 24 inches (61 cm) of clearance in front of and behind the chassis for maintenance after
installation.

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Note • For the Cisco ASR 9910 Router, maintain at least 30 inches (76.2 cm)
of clearance behind the chassis for maintenance after installation (for
removal and installation of the rear-mounted fan tray).
• For the Cisco ASR 9904 Router, maintain at least 26 inches (66.0 cm)
of clearance behind the chassis for maintenance after installation (for
removal and installation of the rear-mounted fan tray and air filter).
• For the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, maintain at least 25 inches (63.5 cm)
of clearance behind the chassis for maintenance after installation (for
removal and installation of the rear-mounted air filter).

• To mount the router between two posts or rails, the usable aperture (the width between the inner edges
of the two mounting flanges) must be at least:
• 17.50 inches (44.45 cm) for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router.
• 17.75 inches (45.09 cm) for the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9904 Router, and Cisco ASR
9906 Router.
• 17.60 inches (44.70 cm) for the Cisco ASR 9910 Router.

• To mount the router in a 4-post rack, the usable aperture (the width between the inner edges of the two
mounting flanges) must be at least 17.75 inches (45.09 cm) for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router or Cisco
ASR 9912 Router.
• When fully populated with cards, the router can weigh up to 1038 pounds (470.28 kg). To maintain
equipment rack stability and to ensure your safety, the rack is provided with stabilizing devices. Make
sure you install the stabilizers before installing the router.
• If you use a telco-style rack, the weight of the chassis is cantilevered off of the two rack posts. Make
sure that:
• Weight of the router does not make the frame unstable.
• Frame is bolted to the floor and is secured to the building structure using either wall brackets or
overhead brackets.

• When mounting the router in a telco-style rack or 4-post rack, be sure to use all of the screws provided
to secure the chassis to the rack posts.
• Install the cable-management brackets included with the router to keep cables organized. Be sure to:
• Use appropriate strain-relief methods to protect cables and equipment connections.
• Make sure that cables from other equipment installed in the rack do not restrict access to the card
cages.

• To avoid noise interference in network interface cables, do not route them directly across or along power
cables.

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Site Wiring Guidelines

When planning the location of the router, consider distance limitations for signaling, electromagnetic
interference (EMI), and connector compatibility. If the wiring is run for any significant distance in an
electromagnetic field, interference can occur between the field and the signals on the wires. Poor wiring can
cause:
• Radio interference emanating from the wires.
• Strong EMI, especially when caused by lightning or radio transmitters. EMI can destroy the signal drivers
and receivers in the router, and can even create an electrical hazard by conducting power surges through
lines and into equipment.

Note To predict and remedy strong EMI, you may need to consult with experts in radio frequency interference
(RFI).

Site wiring is unlikely to emit radio interference if you use twisted-pair cable with a good distribution of
grounding conductors. Use a high-quality twisted-pair cable with one ground conductor for each data signal,
when applicable.
Give special consideration to the effect of a lightning strike in your vicinity, especially if the wiring exceeds
the recommended distances, or if it passes between buildings. The electromagnetic pulse (EMP) caused by
lightning or other high-energy phenomena can easily induce enough energy into unshielded conductors to
destroy electronic devices. If you have experienced EMP problems in the past, you may want to consult experts
in electrical surge suppression and shielding.
Most data centers cannot resolve infrequent but potentially catastrophic problems without pulse meters and
other special equipment. In addition, these problems can take a great deal of time to identify and resolve. We
recommend that you take the necessary precautions to avoid these problems by providing a properly grounded
and shielded environment, with special attention to issues of electrical surge suppression.

Chassis Air Flow Guidelines

Refer to the Cooling System Functional Description section in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services
Router Overview and Reference Guide for information on fan tray and chassis air flow information.
When selecting a site to install the router, observe the following guidelines:
• Dust-free area—The site should be as dust-free as possible. Dusty environments can clog the air filter
or power supply intake vents, reducing the cooling air flow through the router. Clogged filters and vents
can cause an overtemperature condition in the router.
• Unrestricted air-flow—Allow sufficient air-flow by maintaining a minimum of 6 in (15.24 cm) of clearance
at both the inlet and exhaust openings on the chassis and the power modules. If the air flow is blocked
or restricted, or if the inlet air is too warm, an overtemperature condition can occur within the router.
Under extreme conditions, the environmental monitoring system powers off the router to protect the
components.

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Rack-Mounting and Air Flow Clearance Guidelines

Rack-Mounting and Air Flow Clearance Guidelines

The Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9904 Router, Cisco ASR 9906 Router,
and Cisco ASR 9910 Router can be installed in most 2-post, 4-post, or telco-style 19-inch equipment racks
that comply with the Electronics Industries Association (EIA) standard for equipment racks (EIA-310-D).

Note The Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router can be mounted only in a 4-post rack. The
rack must have at least two posts with mounting flanges to mount the router chassis. The distance between
the center lines of the mounting holes on the two mounting posts must be 18.31 inches ± 0.06 inch (46.50
cm ± 0.15 cm).

This figure shows an examples of typical 2-post and 4-post telco-type equipment racks.
Figure 10: Telco-Type Equipment Racks

a Telco-style rack b Free-standing, c Free-standing

4-post open rack enclosed rack
with two with perforated
mounting posts sides and two
in the front, two mounting posts
mounting posts in the front.
in the back or
along each side.

Telco 2-Post Rack

Item a in Figure 10: Telco-Type Equipment Racks, on page 11 shows a telco-style rack. The telco-style rack
is an open frame consisting of two posts tied together by a cross-bar at the top and a floor stand at the bottom.
This type of rack is usually secured to the floor and sometimes to an overhead structure or wall for additional
stability. The router chassis can be installed in the telco-style rack only in a front-mounted position.

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Telco 2-Post Rack

In the front-mounted position, you secure the chassis rack-mounting brackets directly to the rack posts (see
below figures). Two rear mounting brackets are provided for mounting the Cisco ASR 9010 Router in a 2-post
rack.
Use 2 post rack-mounting brackets and associated hardware to secure rear mounting bracket to sides of chassis
and back of 2 post rack.

Note The mounting brackets on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router chassis have a pair of holes at the top and bottom
of each bracket; the remaining openings in the brackets are slots. When mounting the router in a 2-post
rack, you must first use the holes to locate and position the brackets on the rack. Insert the screws through
the bracket holes into the rack before inserting screws through the bracket slots.

Figure 11: Cisco ASR 9010 Router Mounted in a 2-Post Rack

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Figure 12: Cisco ASR 9006 Router Mounted in a 2-Post Rack

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Figure 13: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Mounted in a 2-Post Rack

Figure 14: Cisco ASR 9906 Router Mounted in a Seismic 2-Post Rack

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Figure 15: Cisco ASR 9906 Router Mounted in a Standard 2-Post Rack

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Open 4-Post Rack

Figure 16: Cisco ASR 9910 Router Mounted in a 2-Post Rack

Open 4-Post Rack

Item b in Figure 10: Telco-Type Equipment Racks, on page 11 shows a free-standing, 4-post open rack with
two mounting posts in the front and two mounting posts in the back or along the side. The mounting posts in
this type of rack are often adjustable so that you can position the rack-mounted unit within the depth of the
rack rather than flush-mount it with the front of the rack.
• Two rear mounting brackets are provided for mounting the Cisco ASR 9906 Router and Cisco ASR 9010
Router in a 4-post rack.
• Two rear mounting brackets and two bottom guide rails are provided for mounting the Cisco ASR 9922
Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router in a 4-post rack.

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Open 4-Post Rack

• Rear brackets are not provided for mounting the Cisco ASR 9904 Router in a 4-post rack.

Figure 17: Cisco ASR 9906 Router Side View showing vertical Rack Rail Locations.

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Figure 18: Mounting the Cisco ASR 9906 Router in an Open 4-Post Rack -Left View

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Figure 19: Mounting the Cisco ASR 9906 Router in an Open 4-Post Rack -Right View

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Figure 20: Mounting the Cisco ASR 9910 Router in an Open 4-Post Rack

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Figure 21: Mounting the Cisco ASR 9912 Router in an Open 4-Post Rack

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4-Post Enclosed Rack with Perforated Sides

Figure 22: Mounting the Cisco ASR 9922 Router in an Open 4-Post Rack

4-Post Enclosed Rack with Perforated Sides

Item c in Figure 10: Telco-Type Equipment Racks, on page 11 shows a free-standing 4-post enclosed rack
with perforated sides and two mounting posts in the front.

Caution Do not install the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router in any type of fully enclosed rack that does not have
the required perforated sides or doors; the router requires an unobstructed flow of cooling air to maintain
acceptable operating temperatures for its internal components. Installing the router in any type of fully
enclosed rack without proper perforation could disrupt the air-flow, trap heat next to the chassis, and
cause an overtemperature condition inside the router.

Air Flow Guidelines for Enclosed Rack Installation

Follow these guidelines when installing the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers in a 4-post enclosed rack.

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Cisco ASR 9006 Clearance Requirements

To install a Cisco ASR 9006 Router in a 4-post enclosed cabinet:
• The front and rear doors of the cabinet must be removed or be perforated with a minimum open area of
70 percent. In addition, the right side panel must be removed or perforated with a minimum of 65 percent
open area (70 percent for 800-mm racks).
• There must be a minimum unobstructed space of 6 inches (15.24 cm) between the router’s right side air
inlet and the adjacent wall or cabinet side panel, and a minimum unobstructed space of 6 inches (15.24
cm) between adjacent cabinets. In addition, there should be no exhaust from any source blowing into the
right side panel of the cabinet.
• Rear chassis clearance: Minimum of 2.50 inches (6.40 cm) of clearance.
• Sides chassis clearance: Minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) of clearance on the right side of the chassis
(as viewed from the front). There is no clearance requirement for the left side of the chassis.

This figure shows the side and rear chassis air-flow clearance requirements for mounting the Cisco ASR 9006
Router in a 4-post enclosed rack.

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Cisco ASR 9010 Router Clearance Requirements

Figure 23: Cisco ASR 9006 Router Clearance Requirements for an Enclosed 4-Post Rack Installation

Cisco ASR 9010 Router Clearance Requirements

To install a Cisco ASR 9010 Router in a 4-post enclosed cabinet:
• The front and rear doors of the cabinet must be removed or be perforated with a minimum open area of
65 percent (70 percent for 800-mm racks).
• Ensure that you have the following clearances around the chassis:
• Rear: Minimum of 3.15 inches (8.00 cm) of clearance.
• Sides: Minimum of 2.87 inches (7.28 cm) of clearance on each side of the chassis.

This figure shows the side and rear chassis air-flow clearance requirements for mounting the Cisco ASR 9010
Router in a 4-post enclosed rack.

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Cisco ASR 9904 Clearance Requirements

Figure 24: Cisco ASR 9010 Router Clearance Requirements for an Enclosed 4-Post Rack Installation

Cisco ASR 9904 Clearance Requirements

To install the Cisco ASR 9904 Router in a 4-post enclosed cabinet:
• Ensure that you have the following clearances around the chassis:
• Rear: Minimum of 2.45 inches (6.22 cm) of clearance.
• Sides: Minimum of 6.00 inches (15.24 cm) of clearance on each side of the chassis.

This figure shows the side and rear chassis air-flow clearance requirements for mounting the Cisco ASR 9904
Router in a 4-post enclosed rack.

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Cisco ASR 9906 Router Clearance Requirements

Figure 25: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Clearance Requirements in a 4-Post Rack Installation

Cisco ASR 9906 Router Clearance Requirements

To install the Cisco ASR 9906 Router in a 4-post enclosed cabinet:
• The front and rear doors of the cabinet must be removed or be perforated with a minimum open area of
65 percent (70 percent for 800-mm racks).

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Cisco ASR 9910 Router Clearance Requirements

• Ensure that you have the following clearances around the chassis:
• Rear and front: Minimum of 6.00 inches (15.24 cm) of clearance.
• Sides: Minimum of 2.95 inches (7.49 cm) of clearance on each side of the chassis.

This figure shows the side, front, and rear chassis air-flow clearance requirements for mounting the Cisco
ASR 9906 Router in a 4-post enclosed rack.
Figure 26: Cisco ASR 9906 Router Clearance Requirements in a 4-Post Rack Installation

Cisco ASR 9910 Router Clearance Requirements

To install the Cisco ASR 9910 in a 4-post enclosed cabinet:
• The front and rear doors of the cabinet must be removed or be perforated with a minimum open area of
70 percent open area (80 percent for 800-mm racks).
• Ensure that you have the following clearances around the chassis:
• Rear: Minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) of clearance.
• Sides: Minimum of 2.87 inches (7.28 cm) of clearance on each side of the chassis.

This figure shows the side and rear chassis air-flow clearance requirements for mounting the router in a 4-post
enclosed rack.

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Cisco ASR 9912 Clearance Requirements

Cisco ASR 9912 Clearance Requirements

To install the Cisco ASR 9912 Router in a 4-post enclosed cabinet:
• The front and rear doors of the cabinet must be removed or be perforated with a minimum open area of
70 percent open area (80 percent for 800-mm racks)
.
• Ensure that you have the following clearances around the chassis:
• Rear: Minimum of 10 inches (25.4 cm) of clearance.
• Sides: Minimum of 2.87 inches (7.28 cm) of clearance on each side of the chassis.

This figure shows the side and rear chassis air-flow clearance requirements for mounting the router in a 4-post
enclosed rack.

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Cisco ASR 9922 Clearance Requirements

Figure 27: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Clearance Requirements in a 4-Post Rack Installation

Cisco ASR 9922 Clearance Requirements

To install the Cisco ASR 9922 Router in a 4-post enclosed cabinet:
• The front and rear doors of the cabinet must be removed or be perforated with a minimum open area of
70 percent (80 percent for 800-mm racks).
• Ensure that you have the following clearances around the chassis:
• Rear: Minimum of 10 inches (25.4 cm) of clearance.
• Sides: Minimum of 2.87 inches (7.28 cm) clearance on each side of the chassis.

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Temperature and Humidity Guidelines

This figure shows the clearance requirements for mounting the Cisco ASR 9922 Router in a 4-post enclosed
rack.
Figure 28: Cisco ASR 9922 Router Clearance Requirements in a 4-Post Rack Installation

Temperature and Humidity Guidelines

The operating and nonoperating environmental site requirements are listed in Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers
Environmental Specifications section of Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Overview and
Reference Guide.

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Power Connection Guidelines

The router normally operates within the ranges listed in the table; however, if a temperature measurement is
approaching a minimum or maximum parameter, it indicates a potential problem. Maintain normal operation
by anticipating and correcting environmental anomalies before they approach critical values by properly
planning and preparing your site before you install the router.

Power Connection Guidelines

You can configure the router with either an AC input or DC input power subsystem, so the site power source
requirements differ depending on the power subsystem in your router. Ensure all power connection wiring
conforms to the rules and regulations in the National Electrical Code (NEC) as well as local codes.

Caution Each Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router is powered by only one type of input: AC or DC. A hybrid (AC+DC)
power configuration is not supported.

Table 2: Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers Supported Power Systems

Router Supported Power Systems

Cisco ASR 9006 Version 1: Supports up to three power modules in the power tray.
Version 2: Supports up to four power modules in the power tray Compatible only with
Cisco IOS XR Software Release 4 and later Cisco IOS XR software releases.
Version 3: Compatible only with Cisco IOS XR Software Release 6.5.3 and later Cisco
IOS XR software releases.

Cisco ASR 9010 Version 1: Supports up to three power modules in the power tray.
Version 2: Supports up to four power modules in the power tray Compatible only with
Cisco IOS XR Software Release 4 and later Cisco IOS XR software releases.
Version 3: Supports up to four DC power modules in the DC power tray and up to
three AC power modules in the AC power tray. Compatible only with Cisco IOS XR
Software Release 5.3.0 and later Cisco IOS XR software releases.

Cisco ASR 9904 Version 2: Supports up to four power modules in the power tray. Compatible only with
Cisco IOS XR Software Release 4 and later Cisco IOS XR software releases.
Version 3: Compatible only with Cisco IOS XR Software Release 6.5.3 and later Cisco
IOS XR software releases.

Cisco ASR 9906 Version 3: Supports up to three AC power modules in the AC power tray and up to
four DC power modules in the DC power tray.

Cisco ASR 9910 Version 3: Supports up to three AC power modules in the AC power tray and up to
four DC power modules in the DC power tray.

Cisco ASR 9912 Version 2: Supports up to four power modules in the power tray.
Cisco ASR 9922 Version 3: Supports up to four DC power modules in the DC power tray and up to
three AC power modules in the AC power tray. Compatible only with Cisco IOS XR
Software Release 5.3.0 and later Cisco IOS XR software releases.

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AC-Powered Routers

Caution Proper grounding is necessary to avoid damage from lightning and power surges. See NEBS Supplemental
Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines, on page 48 for grounding requirements.

AC-Powered Routers
AC power modules operate in the input range of 180 VAC to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz (nominal input level of
200 to 240 VAC). Refer the below tables for the minimum required AC service for version 1 and version 2
power modules.
Power redundancy requirements vary based on the system configuration (number and type of line cards, etc.).
AC-powered systems are 2N protected. A minimum of two power supplies are required for redundant operation.
Refer to the Cisco ASR 9000 Power Calculator at the following URL to determine actual redundancy
requirements for any given configuration: http://tools.cisco.com/cpc/launch.jsp.
Each of the AC power inputs requires a separate dedicated branch circuit. Note that the circuit breaker and
fuse lockout procedures should follow the rules and regulations in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and
any local codes. For a list of the nominal and acceptable value ranges for source AC power, see Cisco ASR
9000 Series Routers AC Electrical Specifications section of Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services
Router Overview and Reference Guide.
This table lists the AC input power cord options, specifications, and Cisco product numbers for the AC input
version 1 power supply modules. lists the AC input power cord options, specifications, and Cisco product
numbers for the AC input version 2 power and version 3 supply modules.

Note Before connecting AC input power cords to the power system, make sure that the power cords are not
energized.

Table 3: AC Input Power Cord Options for Version 1 Power System

Locale Part Number Length Plug Rating Power Cord Reference Illustration

Australia, New CAB-7513ACA= 14 ft (4.3 m) 15 A, 250 Figure 29: AC Power Cord CAB-7513ACA=,
Zealand VAC on page 34

Australia, New CAB-AC-16A-AUS= 14 ft (4.3 m) 16A, 250 VAC Figure 30: AC Power Cord CAB-AC-16A-AUS,
Zealand on page 34

China CAB-AC16A-CH= 14 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 Figure 31: AC Power Cord CAB-AC16A-CH=,

VAC on page 35

Continental CAB-7513ACE= 14 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 Figure 32: AC Power Cord CAB-7513ACE=, on

Europe VAC page 35
CAB-2500W-EU=
16 A, 250 Figure 33: AC Power Cord CAB-2500W-EU=,
CAB-AC-2500W-EU=
VAC on page 35
16 A, 250 Figure 34: AC Power Cord
VAC CAB-AC-2500W-EU=, on page 36

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Locale Part Number Length Plug Rating Power Cord Reference Illustration

International CAB-AC-2500W-INT= 14 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 Figure 35: AC Power Cord

VAC CAB-AC-2500W-INT=, on page 36

Israel CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL= 14 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 Figure 36: AC Power Cord

VAC CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL=, on page 36

Italy CAB-7513ACI= 14 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 Figure 37: AC Power Cord CAB-7513ACI=, on

VAC page 37

Japan, North CAB-AC-2500W-US1= 14 ft (4.3 m) 20 A, 250 Figure 38: AC Power Cord

America VAC CAB-AC-2500W-US1=, on page 37
(nonlocking
plug)
200–240VAC
operation

Japan, North CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK= 14 ft (4.3 m) 20 A, 250 Figure 39: AC Power Cord

America VAC CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK=, on page 37
(locking plug)
200–240VAC
operation

South Africa CAB-7513ACSA= 14 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 Figure 40: AC Power Cord CAB-7513ACSA=,
VAC on page 38

Switzerland CAB-ACS-16= 14 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 Figure 41: AC Power Cord CAB-ACS-16=, on

VAC page 38

Table 4: AC Input Power Cord Options for Version 2 and Version 3 Power System

Locale Part Number Length Plug Rating Reference Illustration

China PWR-CAB-AC-CHN= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 V Figure 42: AC Power Cord

PWR-CAB-AC-CHN=, on page 38

Europe PWR-CAB-AC-EU= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 V Figure 43: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-EU=,
on page 39

Israel PWR-CAB-AC-ISRL= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 V Figure 44: AC Power Cord

PWR-CAB-AC-ISRL=, on page 39

USA PWR-CAB-AC-USA= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 20 A, 250 V Figure 45: AC Power Cord

PWR-CAB-AC-USA=, on page 39

Australia PWR-CAB-AC-AUS= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 V Figure 46: AC Power Cord

PWR-CAB-AC-AUS=, on page 40

Italy PWR-CAB-AC-ITA= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 V Figure 47: AC Power Cord

PWR-CAB-AC-ITA=, on page 40

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Locale Part Number Length Plug Rating Reference Illustration

Brazil PWR-CAB-AC-BRA= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 V Figure 48: AC Power Cord

PWR-CAB-AC-BRA=, on page 40

South Africa PWR-CAB-AC-SA= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 V Figure 49: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-SA=,
on page 41

UK PWR-CAB-AC-UK= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 V Figure 50: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-UK=,

on page 41

Switzerland PWR-CAB-AC-SUI= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 16 A, 250 V Figure 51: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-SUI=
, on page 41

Japan PWR-CAB-AC-JPN= 13.9 ft (4.3 m) 20 A, 250 V Figure 52: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-JPN=
, on page 42

AC Power Cord Illustrations (Version 1 Power)

This section contains the AC power cord illustrations for version 1 power, as described in Table 3: AC Input
Power Cord Options for Version 1 Power System, on page 32. Note that an AC power cord may be used with
several power supplies.
Figure 29: AC Power Cord CAB-7513ACA=

Figure 30: AC Power Cord CAB-AC-16A-AUS

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Figure 31: AC Power Cord CAB-AC16A-CH=

Figure 32: AC Power Cord CAB-7513ACE=

Figure 33: AC Power Cord CAB-2500W-EU=

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Figure 34: AC Power Cord CAB-AC-2500W-EU=

Figure 35: AC Power Cord CAB-AC-2500W-INT=

Figure 36: AC Power Cord CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL=

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Figure 37: AC Power Cord CAB-7513ACI=

Figure 38: AC Power Cord CAB-AC-2500W-US1=

Figure 39: AC Power Cord CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK=

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Figure 40: AC Power Cord CAB-7513ACSA=

Figure 41: AC Power Cord CAB-ACS-16=

AC Power Cord Illustrations (Version 2 and Version 3 Power)

This section contains the AC power cord illustrations for version 2 power, as described in Table 4: AC Input
Power Cord Options for Version 2 and Version 3 Power System , on page 33.
Figure 42: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-CHN=

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Figure 43: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-EU=

Figure 44: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-ISRL=

Figure 45: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-USA=

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Figure 46: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-AUS=

Figure 47: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-ITA=

Figure 48: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-BRA=

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Figure 49: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-SA=

Figure 50: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-UK=

Figure 51: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-SUI=

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DC-Powered Router

Figure 52: AC Power Cord PWR-CAB-AC-JPN=

DC-Powered Router
Connections to DC power modules are rated at 60 A maximum. The system accepts a nominal input voltage
of –48 VDC with an operational tolerance range of –40 VDC to –72 VDC. One dedicated, commensurately
rated DC power source is required for each power module connection.
Power redundancy requirements vary based on the system configuration (number and type of line cards, etc.).
DC-powered systems are N+1 protected. A minimum of two power supplies are required for redundant
operation. Refer to the Cisco ASR 9000 Power Calculator to determine actual redundancy requirements for
any given configuration. See: http://tools.cisco.com/cpc/launch.jsp.
Power connections to the power tray for each DC power module requires four cables: two source cables and
two return cables. In addition, each DC power tray requires one earth ground, so the minimum number of
cables for connecting a single DC power module in a power tray is five (two source, two return, one ground).

Note A separate ground connection is not required for the version 2 and version 3 power systems. For more
information see NEBS Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines, on page 48.

For DC power cables, we recommend that you use 60-A-rated, high-strand-count copper wire cables. The
length of the cables depends on your router location from the source power. DC power cables are not available
from Cisco, but they are available from any commercial cable vendor.
You must terminate DC power cables using cable lugs at the power tray end. Ensure that the lugs are dual-hole
and that they fit over M6 terminal studs at 0.625-inch (15.88-mm) centers. For #4 AWG cable, use Panduit
part number LCD4-14AF-L or equivalent; for #6 AWG, use Panduit part number LCD6-14AF-L or equivalent.

Warning Hazardous voltage or energy may be present on power terminals. Always replace cover when terminals
are not in service. Be sure uninsulated conductors are not accessible when cover is in place. Statement
1086

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030

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Note Before connecting DC power cords to the power system, make sure that the input power cords are not
energized.

Note Ensure that there is a readily accessible disconnect device incorporated in the building’s installation
wiring.

Note Circuit breaker and fuse lockout procedures should follow the rules and regulations in the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and any local codes.

This figure shows the lug type required for DC input cable connections.

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Figure 53: Typical DC Power Cable Lug

• Figure 54: Typical Source DC Power Cabling Scheme for a Single DC Power Module—Version 1 Power
System, on page 45 shows typical DC power source cable connections for a version 1 single DC power
module, in this case, a module installed in slot M2 of the power tray.
• Figure 55: Typical Source DC Power Cabling Scheme for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power
System, on page 46 shows typical DC power source cable connections for a version 2 single DC power
module, in this case, a module installed in slot M3 of the power tray.
• Figure 56: Typical Plastic Safety Cover over the Power Tray Connection Terminals—Version 2 and
Version 3 Power System, on page 46 shows the plastic safety cover for the version 2 and version 3 DC
power tray connection terminals.
• Figure 57: Typical Source DC Power Cabling Scheme for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power
System, on page 47 shows typical DC power source cable connections for a version 3 single DC power
module, in this case, a module installed in slot M3 of the power tray.

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Note The DC power trays and power modules for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers are identical, so the
examples shown in the below figures apply to all of these routers.

Warning To avoid shock hazard, be sure to apply shrink wrap tubing around the wire entry area of the lug.

Figure 54: Typical Source DC Power Cabling Scheme for a Single DC Power Module—Version 1 Power System

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Figure 55: Typical Source DC Power Cabling Scheme for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power System

Figure 56: Typical Plastic Safety Cover over the Power Tray Connection Terminals—Version 2 and Version 3 Power System

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Figure 57: Typical Source DC Power Cabling Scheme for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System

Note A separate ground connection is not required for the version 2 or version 3 power systems. For more
information see the NEBS Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines, on page 48.

The color coding of source DC power cable leads depends on the color coding of the site DC power source.
Because there is no color code standard for source DC wiring, be sure that power source cables are connected
to the power modules using the proper positive (+) and negative (–) polarity:
• In some cases, the source DC cable leads might have a positive (+) or a negative (–) label. This is a
relatively safe indication of the polarity, but you must verify the polarity by measuring the voltage between
the DC cable leads . Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) cable leads match the positive (+) and
negative (–) labels on the power module when making the measurement.
• Green (or green and yellow) cable typically indicates that it is a ground cable.

Caution DC power modules contain reverse voltage protection circuitry to prevent damage to the power module
if it detects a reverse polarity condition. No damage should occur from reverse polarity, but you should
correct a reverse polarity condition immediately.

For a list of the nominal and acceptable value ranges for source DC power, see Technical Specifications
chapter from Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Overview and Reference Guide

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NEBS Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines

The router is sensitive to variations in voltage supplied by the power sources. Overvoltage, undervoltage, and
transients (or spikes) can erase data from memory or cause components to fail. To protect against these types
of problems, ensure that there is an earth-ground connection for the router. You can connect the grounding
pad on the router either directly to the earth-ground connection or to a fully bonded and grounded rack.
When you properly install the chassis in a grounded rack, the router is grounded because it has a metal-to-metal
connection to the rack. Alternatively, you can ground the chassis by using a customer-supplied grounding
cable that meets your local and national installation requirements (we recommend 6-AWG wire for U.S.
installations). One end of the grounding cable is connected to the chassis with a grounding receptacle (provided
in the router accessory kit) and the other end to the appropriate grounding point at your site.
Although the router chassis requires a safety earth ground connection as part of the power cabling to power
modules, you must permanently connect the central office ground system or interior equipment grounding
system to one of the three supplemental bonding and grounding connections on the back or side of the router
chassis to meet Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) requirements as well as safety compliance
requirements. These grounding points are referred to as the NEBS bonding and grounding points.

Note You automatically ground the chassis with AC power modules when you connect them to AC power
sources. However, it is still strongly recommended to provide an additional direct earth-ground connection
for the chassis.
For DC power supplies, it is mandatory to connect a grounding wire when wiring the power supply to
the DC power source.

Figure 58: NEBS Bonding and Grounding Points on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis

1 NEBS grounding 2 NEBS grounding 3 NEBS grounding

point on right side of point on rear of the point on left side of
the chassis chassis the chassis

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Figure 59: NEBS Bonding and Grounding Point on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis

1 NEBS grounding 2 NEBS grounding 3 NEBS grounding

point on right side of point on rear of the point on left side of
chassis chassis the chassis

Figure 60: NEBS Bonding and Grounding Point on the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis

1 NEBS grounding point on 2 NEBS grounding point on

right side of chassis rear of the chassis

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Figure 61: NEBS Bonding and Grounding Point on the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis

1 NEBS grounding point on 2 NEBS grounding point on

rear of the chassis left side of chassis

Figure 62: NEBS Bonding and Grounding Point on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

1 NEBS grounding point near bottom, rear, right side

of the chassis

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Figure 63: NEBS Bonding and Grounding Point on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

1 NEBS grounding point near bottom, rear, right side

of the chassis

To ensure a satisfactory supplemental ground connection to the router, use the following parts:
• One grounding lug, which has two holes with 0.625- to 0.75-inch (15.86- to 19.05-mm) spacing between
them, and a wire receptacle able to accept a #6 AWG or larger, multistrand copper wire.
• Two 10-32 x 0.25-inch round-head screws and two locking washers (nickel-plated brass is ideal).

Note The chassis ground wire connectors have a torque value of 30 in-lb.

• One grounding wire. Although we recommend at least #6 AWG multistrand copper wire, the wire diameter
and length depend on your router location and site environment.

Note These parts are not available from Cisco, but they are available from commercial vendors.

RSP and RP Port Connection Guidelines

Refer to the Route Switch Processor and Route Processor Cards section in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series
Aggregation Services Router Overview and Reference Guide for detailed information about the Route System
Processor (RSP) or Route Processor (RP) cards interface and port connections.

Note The generic term RSP card refers to the RSP-440, RSP-440 Lite, RSP-880, RSP880-LT, RSP4-S, and
A99-RSP-TR/SE cards unless otherwise specified.

Caution Ports labeled Ethernet, SYNC, CONSOLE, and AUX are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits.
SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits.

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Console Port and Auxiliary Port Connection Guidelines

Each RSP/RP card has two EIA/TIA-232 (formerly RS232) serial RJ-45 connection ports:
• Console port—RJ-45 interface for connecting a data terminal device to the router, which you need to
perform the initial configuration of the router.
• Auxiliary port—RJ-45 interface for connecting a modem.

Note The console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports. Ensure that devices connected to these
ports are capable of asynchronous transmission.

Console Port Signals

The console port is an RJ-45 interface for connecting a terminal to the router. The console port does not
support modem control or hardware flow control and requires a straight-through RJ-45 cable.
Before connecting a terminal to the console port, check the terminal setting for the data transmission rate, in
bits per second (bps). The terminal transmission rate setting must match the default rate of the console port,
which is 9600 bps. Set the terminal to these operational values:
• For ASR 9000 64-bit: 9600bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bits (9600 8N1)
• For ASR 9000 32-bit: 9600bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits (9600 8N2)

This table lists the signals used on the console port.

Table 5: RSP/RP Console Port Signals

Console Port Signal Input/Output Description

Pin

1 — — —

2 DTR Output Data Terminal Ready

3 TxD Output Transmit data

4 GND — Signal ground

5 GND — Signal ground

6 RxD Input Receive data

7 DSR Input Data Set Ready

8 — — —

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Auxiliary Port Signals

The Auxiliary (AUX) port is an RJ-45 interface for connecting a modem or other data communication equipment
(DCE) device (such as another router) to the RSP/RP. The AUX port supports hardware flow control and
modem control.
This table lists the signals used on the auxiliary port.

Table 6: RSP/RP AUX Port Signals

AUX Port Signal Input/Output Description

Pin

1 RTS Output Request to send

2 DTR Output Data terminal ready

3 TxD Output Transmit data

4 GND — Signal ground

5 GND — Signal ground

6 RxD Input Receive data

7 DSR Input Data set ready

8 CTS Input Clear to send

Management LAN Ports Connection Guidelines

Each RSP/RP card has two RJ-45 media-dependent interface (MDI) Ethernet management LAN ports: MGT
LAN 0 and MGT LAN 1. These ports are used for IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX (100 Mbps), or 1000BASE-T
(1000 Mbps) Ethernet connections. .
The transmission speed of the management LAN ports is not user-configurable. The transmission speed is set
through an autosensing scheme on the RSP/RP; the speed is determined by the network that the Ethernet port
is connected to. The combined total input rate of both MGT LAN 0 and MGT LAN 1 is about 12 Mbps.
Management port characteristics are:
• Maximum transmission unit (MTU) is fixed at 1514 and cannot be configured.
• Flow control is disabled and cannot be configured.
• Input unicast packets with an unknown destination address are filtered and dropped.
• Autonegotiation of port speed (100/1000) and duplex (full/half) is supported. Autonegotiation cannot be
disabled.

This table lists the signals used on the Management LAN ports.

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Table 7: RSP/RP Management LAN Port Signals

MGT LAN Port 100Base-TX Signal 1000Base-T Signal

Pin

1 Transmit+ BI_DA+

2 Transmit– BI_DA–

3 Receive+ BI_DB+

4 Unused BI_DC+

5 Unused BI_DC–

6 Receive– BI_DB–

7 Unused BI_DD+

8 Unused BI_DD–

Management LAN Port LED Indicators

The Management LAN connectors have integral LED indicators. When lit, these LEDs indicate:
• Green (LINK)—Connection is alive.
• Amber (ACT)—Connection is active.

Figure 64: RSP/RP Management LAN Port LED Indicators

Management LAN RJ-45 Cabling

When connecting the RJ-45 port to a hub, repeater, or switch, use the straight-through cable pinout as shown
in the below figure.

Note To comply with the intrabuilding lightning surge requirements of Telecordia GR-1089-CORE, Issue II,
Revision 01, February 1999, you must use a shielded cable when connecting to the management LAN
ports on the RSP/RP card. The shielded cable is terminated by shielded connectors on both ends, with
the cable shield material tied to both connectors.

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Figure 65: Straight-Through Cable Pinout to a Hub, Repeater or Switch

When connecting the RJ-45 port to a router, use the crossover cable pinout as shown in the below figure.
Figure 66: Crossover Cable Pinout Between RSPs/RPs

Alarm Connection Guidelines

The RSP/RP card has an alarm connector on its front panel. This 9-pin D-subconnectors (ALARM OUT)
connects the router to an external site alarm maintenance system. When a critical, major, or minor alarm is
generated, it energizes the alarm relays on the RSP/RP card to activate the external site alarm.
Figure 67: Alarm Connector on the RSP/RP Card Front Panel

The alarm relay contacts on the RSP/RP card consist of standard common , normally open , and normally
closed relay contacts that are wired to the pins on the connectors.

Caution Only safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits can be connected to the alarm connector. Maximum rating
for the alarm circuit is 100 mA, 50 V.

Note To comply with the intrabuilding lightning surge requirements of Telecordia GR-1089-CORE, Issue II,
Revision 01, February 1999, you must use a shielded cable when connecting to the external alarm port
on the RSP/RP card. The shielded cable is terminated by shielded connectors on both ends, with the
cable shield material tied to both connectors.

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This table lists the pin-to-signal correspondence between the cable connector pins and the alarm connector
relay contacts.

Table 8: Alarm Connector Pinout

Pin Signal Note

1 Critical alarm NC NC (normally closed) connected to CM

(common) when there is no Critical alarm

2 Critical alarm CM Common

3 Critical alarm NO NO (normally open) connected to CM

(common) during a Critical alarm

4 Major alarm NC NC (normally closed) connected to CM

(common) when there is no Major alarm

5 Major alarm CM Common

6 Major alarm NO NO (normally open) connected to CM

(common) during a Major alarm

7 Minor alarm NC NC (normally closed) connected to CM

(common) when there is no Minor alarm

8 Minor alarm CM Common

9 Minor alarm NO NO (normally open) connected to CM

(common) during a Minor alarm

Sync Port Connection Guidelines

The SYNC 0 and SYNC 1 ports are timing synchronization ports. They can be configured as Building Integrated
Timing Supply (BITS) ports or J.211 ports.

Note Both ports must be configured to be the same mode. It is not possible to use external BITS and J.211
sources at the same time.

When configured as BITS ports, they provide connections for an external synchronization source for establishing
precise frequency control at multiple network nodes, if required for your application. The RSP/RP card contains
a synchronous equipment timing source (SETS) that can receive a frequency reference from an external BITS
timing interface or from a clock signal recovered from any incoming Gigabit Ethernet or 10-Gigabit Ethernet
interface. The RSP/RP SETS circuit filters the received timing signal and uses it to drive outgoing Ethernet
interfaces.
The BITS input can be T1, E1 or 64K 4/. The BITS output can be T1, E1 or 6.312M 5/.
When configured as J.211 ports, they can be used as Universal Timing Interface (UTI) ports to synchronize
timing across multiple routers by connecting to an external timing source.
When lit, these LEDs indicate for BITS:

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• Green (LINK)—Connection is alive.

• Amber (FAULT)—A fault has occurred.

When lit, these LEDs indicate for UTI:

• Green (NORMAL)—UTI is operating in normal mode.
• Amber (FAST)—UTI is operating in fast mode.

Figure 68: SYNC Port Connector

Table 9: BITS/J.211 Connector Pinout

Pin Signal Note

1 DTI_P/BITS_RX_P Bi-direction for DTI, T1/E1/64K Input

2 DTI_P/BITS_RX_N Bi-direction for DTI, T1/E1/64K Input

3 — —

4 BITS_TX_P* T1/E1/6.321M Output

5 BITS_TX_N* T1/E1/6.321M Output

6 — —

7 — —

8 — —

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Unpacking and Installing the Chassis
This chapter describes how to unpack and install the chassis into a rack.
• Pre-Installation Considerations and Requirements, on page 59
• Installation Overview, on page 59
• Unpacking the Router, on page 61
• Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis, on page 78
• Rack-Mounting the Router Chassis, on page 107
• Supplemental Bonding and Grounding Connections, on page 126
• Installing Chassis Accessories, on page 130

Pre-Installation Considerations and Requirements

Before you perform any procedures in this chapter, review the following sections:
Observe the guidelines for preventing electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage described in Preventing Electrostatic
Discharge Damage, on page 2.
See the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router document for
additional safety and compliance information,

Caution This router is not designed to be installed as a shelf-mounted or a free-standing router. The router must
be installed in a rack that is secured to the building structure. You must install the router in either a
telco-style frame or a 4-post equipment rack.

Installation Overview
The following figure shows how the Cisco ASR 9010 Router is shipped and strapped to a shipping pallet.

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Required Tools and Equipment

Figure 69: Cisco ASR 9010 Router Packaged on a Shipping Pallet

A fully equipped router with six power modules can weigh as much as 375 lbs (170.5 kg); an empty chassis
weighs 150 lbs (67.8 kg). The chassis is designed to be lifted by two persons after you remove some of the
components, such as line cards, power supplies, and the fan tray, to reduce the weight before lifting the chassis.
See Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis, on page 78 for procedures to remove these
components.

Required Tools and Equipment

Before you begin the rack-mount installation, you must read and understand the information in the
Rack-Mounting and Air Flow Clearance Guidelines, and have the following tools and equipment:
• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers
• 1/4-inch (6.35-mm) and 3/16-inch (4.5-mm) flat-blade screwdrivers
• Tape measure
• Level (optional)

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• Minimum of 10 slotted binderhead screws (usually provided with the rack) to secure the chassis to the
mounting flanges (also called rails ) in the rack. Five screws should be installed on each side of the
chassis.
• 11/16-inch (17.46-mm) wrench (for chassis hold-down bolts and pallet hold-down bracket bolts)
• 3/4-inch (19-mm) socket and ratchet wrench

Unpacking the Router

The following instructions describe how to unpack the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router from its shipping
container.

Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9006 Router

Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco ASR 9006 Router from its shipping container (see the figure below).

Procedure

Step 1 Cut the straps that secure the cardboard shipping container to the pallet.
Step 2 Remove the cardboard shipping container.
Step 3 Remove the packaging material (see the figure below).
a) Remove the foam packaging material from the top of the router.
b) Remove all screws that secure the four hold-down brackets to the router chassis. The forward hold-down
brackets are secured to the router mounting brackets by two screws. The rear hold-down brackets are
secured to the chassis by four screws.
c) Remove two bolts per hold-down bracket that secure the brackets to the pallet.

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Figure 70: Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9006 Router from the Shipping Container and Pallet

1 Top cardboard 4 Cardboard 7 Chassis accessories

packaging cap packaging container

2 Three packaged 5 Cardboard accessory 8 Foam packaging

power modules tray material- top cap

3 Cardboard 6 Accessories and 9 Hold-down brackets

packaging dividers power cables (four places)

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Step 4 Remove components, such as line cards, power supplies, and the fan tray, to reduce the weight before lifting
or moving the chassis. See Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis, on page 78 for more
information.
Step 5 Save the packaging materials in case the router needs repackaging or shipping.

Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco ASR 9010 Router from its shipping container.

Procedure

Step 1 Cut the straps that secure the cardboard shipping container to the pallet.
Step 2 Remove the cardboard shipping container.
Step 3 Remove the packaging material.
a) Remove the foam packaging material from the top of the router.
b) Remove all screws that secure the four hold-down brackets to the router chassis. The forward hold-down
brackets are secured to the router mounting brackets by two screws. The rear hold-down brackets are
secured to the chassis by four screws. Save these four screws used to hold the rear bracket to the chassis
to use later to attach the ground strap.
Step 4 Remove two bolts per hold-down bracket that secure the brackets to the pallet.

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Figure 71: Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9010 Router from the Shipping Container and Pallet

1 Foam packaging 2 Front hold-down 3 Rear hold-down

material- top cap bracket secured bracket secured
by two screws to by four screws to
the chassis the chassis, and
mounting by two bolts to
brackets, and by the pallet (two
two bolts to the places)
pallet (two
places)

Step 5 Remove components, such as line cards and the fan tray, to reduce the weight before lifting or moving the
chassis. See the Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis for more information.
Step 6 Save the packaging materials in case the router needs repackaging or shipping.

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Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9904 Router

Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9904 Router

Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco ASR 9904 Router from its wooden shipping container.

Procedure

Step 1 Cut the straps that secure the cardboard shipping container to the pallet.
Step 2 Remove the corrugated top shipping container.
Step 3 Remove the accessories and corrugated packing accessory tray.
Step 4 Remove the packing material (see the figure below).
a) Remove the foam packaging material from the top of the router.
b) Remove the plastic covering from the router and remove it from the bottom foam.
Figure 72: Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9904 Router from the Shipping Container and Pallet

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1 Shipping pallet 4 Foam packaging 7 Cardboard shipping

material(top cap) container

2 Top corrugated 5 Foam packaging

packaging cap material (bottom
cap)

3 Corrugated 6 Corrugated
packaging accessory packaging (lower
tray tray)

Step 5 Remove components, such as line cards, power supplies, and the fan tray, to reduce the weight before lifting
or moving the chassis. See Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis, on page 78 for more
information.
Step 6 Save the packaging materials in case the router needs repackaging or shipping.

Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9906 Router

Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco ASR 9906 Router from its shipping container (see the figure below).

Procedure

Step 1 Cut the straps that secure the cardboard shipping container to the pallet.
Step 2 Remove the three connecting clips.
Step 3 Remove the cardboard shipping container.
Step 4 Remove the accessory tray and chassis accessories.
Step 5 Remove the packaging material (see the figure below).
a) Remove the foam packaging material from the top of the router.
b) Remove all screws that secure the two hold-down brackets to the router chassis.
c) Remove four bolts per hold-down bracket that secure the brackets to the pallet.

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Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9906 Router

Figure 73: Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9906 Router from the Shipping Container and Pallet

1 Straps 5 Shipping pallet

2 Connecting clips 6 Hold-down bracket and

screws

3 Top cardboard packaging 7 Cardboard accessory tray

cap and chassis accessories

4 Foam packaging material 8 Cardboard packaging

container

Step 6 Remove components, such as line cards, power supplies, and the fan tray, to reduce the weight before lifting
or moving the chassis. See Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis, on page 78 for more
information.
Step 7 Save the packaging materials in case the router needs repackaging or shipping.

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Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9910 Router

Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9910 Router

Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco ASR 9910 Router from its shipping container.

Procedure

Step 1 Cut the straps that secure the cardboard shipping container to the pallet.
Step 2 Remove the cardboard shipping container.
Step 3 Remove the packaging material (see the figure below).
a) Remove the foam packaging material from the top of the router.
b) Remove all screws that secure the two brackets to the router chassis. Save these screws used to hold the
bracket to the chassis to use later to attach the ground strap.
Step 4 Remove two bolts per hold-down bracket that secure the brackets to the pallet.

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Figure 74: Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9910 Router from the Shipping Container and Pallet

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Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

Step 5 Remove components, such as line cards and the fan tray, to reduce the weight before lifting or moving the
chassis. See Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis, on page 78 for more information.
Step 6 Save the packaging materials in case the router needs repackaging or shipping.

Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco ASR 9912 Router from its wooden shipping container.

Procedure

Step 1 Cut the straps that secure the cardboard shipping container to the pallet.
Step 2 Remove the cardboard shipping container.
Step 3 Remove the packaging material (see the figure below).
a) Remove the foam packaging material from the top of the router.
b) Remove all screws that secure the four brackets to the router chassis. Save these screws used to hold the
bracket to the chassis to use later to attach the ground strap.
c) Remove two bolts per hold-down bracket that secure the brackets to the pallet.

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Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

Figure 75: Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9912 Router from the Shipping Container and Pallet

1 Straps 4 Foam packaging material

2 Shipping pallet 5 Cardboard packaging

container

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3 Hold-down brackets and 6 Top cardboard packaging

screws cap

Step 4 Remove components, such as line cards and the fan tray, to reduce the weight before lifting or moving the
chassis. See Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis, on page 78 for more information.
Step 5 Save the packaging materials in case the router needs repackaging or shipping.

Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco ASR 9922 Router from its wooden shipping container.

Procedure

Step 1 Remove any strapping on the outside of the crate.

Step 2 Remove the crate cap door. Disengage the twist locks located along the bottom first. Then, disengage the twist
locks located along the sides, working your way up from the bottom to the top. Refer to the right and middle
figures in Figure 76: Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9922 Router from the Shipping Container, on page 73.
Step 3 Remove the crate cap. Disengage the twist locks located around the bottom of the crate cap (Figure 76:
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9922 Router from the Shipping Container, on page 73).
Note Two people are required to evenly slide the crate cap back off of the plastic pallet base.

Step 4 Remove the foam packaging material from the top of the router.
Figure 76: Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9922 Router from the Shipping Container

Step 5 Using a 5/16” wrench or ratchet, remove the four attachment bolts and cross-brace from the shipping rack
(see the figure below).

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Figure 77: Cross-brace and Attachment Bolts on the Shipping Rack

Step 6 Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the rear mounting flange from the system and rack.
Step 7 Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the front mounting flange from the rack.
Step 8 Remove two bolts per hold-down bracket that secure the brackets to the pallet (see the figure below).

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Figure 78: Hold-Down Brackets on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Shipping Pallet

Note Do not unbolt the shipping rack from the pallet.

Step 9 Save the rear brackets and screws from the shipping packaging for reuse in rack mounting of the chassis (see
the figure below).
Note The two guide rails at the bottom of the rack come in the ASR-9922-ACC-KIT accessory kit.

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Figure 79: Rack Mount Installation Kit for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

Step 10 Remove components, such as line cards and fan trays, to reduce the weight before lifting or moving the chassis.
See Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis, on page 78 for procedures showing how to remove
these components.
Step 11 Save the packaging materials in case the router needs to be repackaged for shipping.

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Positioning the Router

Positioning the Router

Positioning the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco 9904 Router, Cisco ASR 9906
Router, Cisco ASR 9910 Router, and Cisco ASR 9912 Router
Use a safety hand truck to move the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9904
Router, Cisco ASR 9906 Router, Cisco ASR 9910 Router, or Cisco ASR 9912 Router to its final location for
rack installation.

Positioning the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

The Cisco ASR 9922 Router ships in a carton similar to the CRS-1 16-Slot shipping carton. Each chassis is
installed in a shipping rack used only for shipping purposes. Remove the chassis from the shipping rack before
installing it into the rack.
To prepare the 19-inch 45-RU rack:

Procedure

Step 1 Install the two guide rails onto the bottom of the rack.
The guide rails are included with the ASR-9922-ACC-KIT accessory kits. Each accessory kit ships with the
chassis and includes the guide rails, grounding lug, associated hardware, and a warranty card.

Step 2 Use screws to fasten these two guide rails onto the front and rear rails of the rack.
The two guide rails at the bottom of the rack (Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9922 Router, on page 73) have six
holes (three per rail) that accommodate 12-24 or M6 screws. If you are using smaller 10-32 screws, you must
use bushings to fit the larger holes (see the figure below).
Figure 80: One 10-32 Screw with Bushings in Guide Rail Holes

Note Delrin bushings with part number 17234-D-1 can be obtained from ASM at www.accuratescrew.com.

Step 3 Remove the shipping carton, plastic covering, rear brackets, attachment screws and bolts, shipping rack bar,
and any cosmetic accessories included with the chassis.

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Step 4 Use a scissors jack to remove the chassis from the shipping rack. Place a pallet jack next to the chassis inside
the shipping rack and push/pull the chassis onto the pallet jack for transport to the rack.
Caution Tilt the chassis only when absolutely necessary. The chassis is large and heavy. If it were to fall, it
could cause harm to itself and its surroundings. Before attempting to tilt the chassis, reduce the
weight of the system by removing all of the components in the chassis. The chassis should then be
tilted in a direction so that the rear of the chassis is facing downward. The distance the chassis
travels without its packaging should be as short as possible.

Step 5 On the rear of the chassis is an integrated handle which is used to pull the chassis from the pallet jack into the
rack where the chassis is to be installed. Position the chassis so that the rear handle is facing the front of the
rack.
Step 6 From the rear of the rack, pull the chassis by the handle into the rack, making sure that the chassis sits on top
of the guide rails in the rack.
Step 7 Once the chassis is pulled into the rack and sits on top of the guide rails, use screws to fasten the chassis to
the rack.

Removing Components Before Installing the Chassis

The Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers are designed to be lifted for mounting into a rack. To reduce the weight
of the system, you must remove some of the components before attempting to mount it into the rack.

Removing Power Modules

The power modules for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers are shipped separately. If you need to remove an
AC or DC power module at a later time, see Removing and Replacing Power System Components.

Removing Fan Trays

Note If an accessory grill or fan tray cover is installed on the front of the router, you must remove it first.

Removing a Fan Tray from the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco 9910 Router, Cisco ASR 9922 Router,
and Cisco ASR 9912 Router
Follow these steps to remove a fan tray from the Cisco ASR 9010 Router (Figure 81: Removing or Installing
the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis, on page 80), Cisco ASR 9910 Router (Figure 82:
Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis, on page 81), Cisco ASR 9922
Router (Figure 83: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis, on page 82),
or Cisco ASR 9912 Router (Figure 84: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router
Chassis, on page 82).

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Note If an accessory grill is installed on the front of the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, remove the grill by pulling
it towards you until it comes loose. See Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010
Router, on page 130 and Figure 139: Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router,
on page 132 for information.

Note If a fan tray cover is installed on the front of the Cisco ASR 9922 Router, remove the fan tray cover by
pulling on the cover until it comes loose. See Removing a Fan Tray from the Cisco ASR 9010 Router,
Cisco 9910 Router, Cisco ASR 9922 Router, and Cisco ASR 9912 Router, on page 78 for more
information.

Note On the Cisco ASR 9922 Router, the third and fourth fan trays (under the middle cage) are installed
upside down compared to the first and second fan trays (above the middle cage).

Procedure

Step 1 Loosen the captive screw on each side of the fan tray.
Step 2 Using the handle on the front panel, pull the fan tray halfway out of the chassis.
Note Wait a few seconds for all the fans to stop rotating before lifting the fan tray from the chassis.

Step 3 Slide out the fan tray completely from the chassis while supporting it with your other hand.
Caution Use two hands when handling the fan tray. Each version 1 fan tray weighs about 16 pounds (7.27
kg). Each version 2 fan tray weighs about 18 pounds (8.18 kg).

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Figure 81: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis

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Figure 82: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis

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Figure 83: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis

Figure 84: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router Chassis

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Removing a Fan Tray from the Cisco ASR 9006 Router

Follow these steps to remove a fan tray from the Cisco ASR 9006 Router (see the figure below).

Procedure

Step 1 Loosen the captive screw that secures the fan tray door to the chassis and open the door.
Step 2 Loosen the captive installation screw on the front of the fan tray you want to remove.
Step 3 Using the handle on the front panel, pull the fan tray halfway out of the chassis.
Note Wait a few seconds for all the fans to stop rotating before lifting the fan tray from the chassis.

Step 4 Slide out the fan tray completely from the chassis while supporting it with your other hand.
Caution Use two hands when handling the fan tray. The fan tray weighs about 7.6 pounds (3.45 kg).

Figure 85: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis

Removing a Fan Tray from the Cisco ASR 9904 Router

Follow these steps to remove a fan tray from the Cisco ASR 9904 Router (see the figure below).

Procedure

Step 1 Loosen the three captive installation screws on the front of the fan tray.
Step 2 Using the handle on the front panel, pull the fan tray halfway out of the chassis.
Step 3 Wait a few seconds for all the fans to stop rotating before lifting the fan tray from the chassis.

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Step 4 Slide out the fan tray completely from the chassis while supporting it with your other hand.
Caution Use two hands when handling the fan tray. The fan tray weighs about 11.0 pounds (4.99 kg).

Figure 86: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis

Removing a Fan Tray from the Cisco ASR 9906 Router

Follow these steps to remove a fan tray from the Cisco ASR 9906 Router (see the figure below).

Procedure

Step 1 Loosen the screws that secure the fan tray door to the chassis and open the door.
Step 2 Loosen the captive installation screw on the front of the fan tray.
Step 3 Using the handle on the front panel, pull the fan tray halfway out of the chassis.
Step 4 Wait for all the fans to stop rotating.
Step 5 Slide out the fan tray completely from the chassis while supporting it with your other hand.
Caution Use two hands when handling the fan tray. The fan tray weighs about 8.0 pounds (3.63 kg).

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Figure 87: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis

Removing Cards from the Chassis

To reduce additional weight from the chassis, you can remove all Route Switch Processor (RSP), Route
Processor (RP), Switch Fabric Card (FC), shared port adapter (SPA), SPA interface processor (SIP), and line
cards (LCs).
This section describes how to remove the RSP cards, RP cards, FCs, and LCs. For information about removing
SPA and SIP cards, see:
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router SIP and SPA Hardware Installation Guide

Caution Handle all cards by the metal card carrier edges only; avoid touching the board or any connector pins.
After removing a card, carefully place it in an antistatic bag or similar environment to protect it from
ESD and dust in the optic ports (fiber-optic line cards).

Caution Be careful to avoid damaging the electromagnetic interference (EMI) gasket that runs along the full
height of the card front panel edge. Damage to the EMI gasket can affect the ability of your system to
meet EMI requirements.

Caution To avoid damaging card mechanical components, never carry a card by the captive installation screws
or ejector levers. Doing so can damage these components and cause card insertion problems.

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Removing RSP Cards and Line Cards from the Cisco ASR 9006, 9010, 9904, 9906, and 9910 Routers

Removing RSP Cards and Line Cards from the Cisco ASR 9006, 9010, 9904, 9906, and 9910 Routers
This section describes how to remove RSP and line cards from the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9010
Router, Cisco ASR 9904 Router, Cisco ASR 9906 Router, and Cisco ASR 9910 Router. The below table and
Table 11: Router Components and Slot Numbering for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912
Router, on page 97) and describe the router components and slot numbering for each router.

Table 10: Router Components and Slot Numbering for the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9904 Router, Cisco ASR 9906 Router, and Cisco
ASR 9910 Router

Router Model Number Router Components and Slot Numbering

Cisco ASR 9006 Router • 6 slots.

• Version 1 power system (Figure 88: Cisco ASR 9006 Router Components and Slot Numbering with
Version 1 Power System, on page 87) or Version 2 power system (Figure 89: Cisco ASR 9006
Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System, on page 88).
• Two RSP cards installed in the two lowest slots (labeled RSP0 and RSP1) located above the power
modules.
• Four line cards installed in slots 2 through 5 above the RSP card slots.

Cisco ASR 9010 Router • 10 slots.

• Version 1 power system (Figure 90: Cisco ASR 9010 Router Components and Slot Numbering with
Version 1 Power System or Version 3 AC Power System, on page 88), Version 2 power system
(Figure 91: Cisco ASR 9010 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 Power System
or Version 3 DC Power System, on page 89), or Version 3 power system ( Figure 90: Cisco ASR
9010 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 1 Power System or Version 3 AC Power
System, on page 88 for AC and Figure 91: Cisco ASR 9010 Router Components and Slot Numbering
with Version 2 Power System or Version 3 DC Power System, on page 89 for DC).
• Two RSP cards installed in the two center slots (labeled RSP0 and RSP1).
• Four line cards installed in slots 0 through 3 to the left of the RSP card slots.
• Four line cards installed in slots 4 though 7 to the right of the RSP card slots.

Cisco ASR 9904 Router • 4 slots.

• Version 2 power system (Figure 92: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Components and Slot Numbering with
Version 2 DC Power System , on page 89).
• One line card installed in the top slot (labeled LC1). Two RSP cards installed in the middle two slots
(labeled RSP1 and RSP0) located between the line cards (LC0 and LC1).
• One line card installed in the lowest slot (LC0) located above the power modules.

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Router Model Number Router Components and Slot Numbering

Cisco ASR 9906 Router • 6 slots.

• Version 3 power system (Figure 93: Cisco ASR 9906 Router Components and Slot Numbering with
Version 3 AC Power System for AC and Figure 94: Cisco ASR 9906 Router Components and Slot
Numbering with Version 3 DC Power System for DC).
• Two RSP cards installed in the two slots (labeled RSP0 and RSP1)
• Four line cards installed in slots LC0 through LC3.
• Up to 5 fabric cards, mounted from rear of the chassis.

Cisco ASR 9910 Router • 15 slots.

• Version 3 power system (Figure 95: Cisco ASR 9910 Router Components and Slot Numbering with
Version 3 AC Power System , on page 91 for AC and Figure 96: Cisco ASR 9910 Router Components
and Slot Numbering with Version 3 DC Power System , on page 91 for DC).
• Two RSP cards installed in the two slots (labeled RSP0 and RSP1)
• Eight line cards installed in slots LC0 through LC7.
• Up to 5 fabric cards and mounted from rear of the chassis.

Figure 88: Cisco ASR 9006 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 1 Power System

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Figure 89: Cisco ASR 9006 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System

Figure 90: Cisco ASR 9010 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 1 Power System or Version 3 AC Power System

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Figure 91: Cisco ASR 9010 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 Power System or Version 3 DC Power System

Figure 92: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System

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Figure 93: Cisco ASR 9906 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 AC Power System

Figure 94: Cisco ASR 9906 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 DC Power System

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Figure 95: Cisco ASR 9910 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 AC Power System

Figure 96: Cisco ASR 9910 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 DC Power System

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Figure 97: Cisco ASR 9910 Router Components and Slot Numbering for Fabric Cards

Follow these steps to remove RSP and line cards from the chassis.

Procedure

Step 1 Refer to the above figures to identify each card and write down the card type and slot number on a piece of
paper. You will need this information when you reinstall the cards in the chassis to be sure you reinstall each
card in its original slot.
Step 2 To remove a card starting at the lowest numbered slot:
a) Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the ends of the line card front panel.
b) Pivot the ejector levers to unseat the card from the backplane connector.
c) Slide the card out of the slot and place it directly into an antistatic bag or other ESD-preventive container.

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Figure 98: Removing a Line Card from the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis

a Loosen the captive b Pivot the ejector c Slide the card out of
screws. levers to unseat the the chassis.
card from the
backplane connector.

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Figure 99: Removing a Line Card from the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis

a Loosen the captive b Pivot the ejector c Slide the card out of
screws. levers to unseat the the chassis.
card from the
backplane connector.

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Figure 100: Removing a Line Card from the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis

a Loosen the captive b Pivot the ejector c Slide the card out of
screws. levers to unseat the the chassis.
card from the
backplane connector.

Figure 101: Removing a Line Card from the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis

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a Loosen the captive b Pivot the ejector c Slide the card out of
screws. levers to unseat the the chassis.
card from the
backplane connector.

Figure 102: Removing a Line Card from the Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis

Step 3 Repeat for each RSP or line card.

Removing RP Cards, Fabric Cards, and Line Cards from the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR
9912 Router
This section describes how to remove the Route Processor (RP) cards, Fabric Card (FC), and Line Cards
(LCs) from the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router. The table below describes the components
and slot numbering for each router.

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Table 11: Router Components and Slot Numbering for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router

Router Model Number Router Components and Slot Numbering

Cisco ASR 9922 Router • 22 slots.

• Version 2 or version 3 power system. See Figure 103: Cisco ASR 9922 Router Components and
Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System, on page 98 for version 2 DC and Figure 104:
Cisco ASR 9922 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 DC Power System, on
page 99 for version 3 DC. See Figure 104: Cisco ASR 9922 Router Components and Slot Numbering
with Version 3 DC Power System, on page 99 for version 2 AC and Figure 106: Cisco ASR 9922
Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 AC Power System, on page 101 for version
3 AC.
• Up to seven FC cards installed between the two RSP cards in the middle cage of the chassis.
• Ten line cards installed in slots 0 through 9 in the top card cage.
• Ten line cards installed upside down in slots 10 through 19 in the bottom card cage.

Cisco ASR 9912 Router • 12 slots.

• Version 2 or version 3 power system, See Figure 107: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Components and
Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System, on page 102 for version 2 DC or version 3 power
systems (Figure 107: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC
Power System, on page 102 for DC and Figure 108: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Components and Slot
Numbering with Version 3 AC Power System, on page 103 for AC).
• Up to seven FC cards installed between the two RP cards above the power trays.
• Ten line cards installed in slots 0 through 9 below the fan trays.

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Figure 103: Cisco ASR 9922 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System

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Figure 104: Cisco ASR 9922 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 DC Power System

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Figure 105: Cisco ASR 9922 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 AC Power System

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Figure 106: Cisco ASR 9922 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 AC Power System

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Figure 107: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System

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Figure 108: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 AC Power System

Follow these steps to remove RP cards, FCs, and LCs from the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912
Router chassis.

Procedure

Step 1 Use Figure 107: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System,
on page 102 or Figure 108: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 3 AC
Power System, on page 103 to identify each card and then write down the card type and slot number on a piece
of paper. You will need this information when you reinstall the cards in the chassis to be sure you reinstall
each card in its original slot.
Step 2 To remove a FC card (see the figure below) or Figure 110: Removing a Switch Fabric Card from the Cisco
ASR 9912 Router Chassis, on page 105), starting at the lowest numbered slot:
a) Remove the air filter covering the front of the middle cage.
b) Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the ends of the FC front panel.
c) Push in both ejector lever release buttons.
Note Once any ejector lever release button is pushed in, the FC must by physically removed and
reinserted (OIR) to restart the FC.
d) Pivot the ejector levers to unseat the FC from the backplane connector.
e) Slide the FC out of the slot and place it directly into an antistatic bag or other ESD-preventive container.

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Figure 109: Removing a Switch Fabric Card from the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis

a Loosen the captive c Pivot the ejector levers

screws. outward to unseat the
card from the backplane
connector.

b Push in both ejector lever d Slide the card out of the

release buttons. chassis.

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Figure 110: Removing a Switch Fabric Card from the Cisco ASR 9912 Router Chassis

a Loosen the captive screws. c Pivot the ejector levers outward

to unseat the card from the
backplane connector.

b Push in both ejector lever d Slide the card out of the chassis.
release buttons.

Step 3 To remove a RP or line card (see the figure below or Figure 112: Removing a Line Card from the Cisco ASR
9912 Router Top Card Cage , on page 107), starting at the lowest numbered slot:
a) Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the ends of the line card front panel.
b) Pivot the ejector levers to unseat the card from the backplane connector.
c) Slide the card out of the slot and place it directly into an antistatic bag or other ESD-preventive container.

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Figure 111: Removing a Line Card from the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Top Card Cage

a Loosen the captive b Pivot the ejector c Slide the card out of
screws. levers outward to the chassis.
unseat the card from
the backplane
connector.

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Figure 112: Removing a Line Card from the Cisco ASR 9912 Router Top Card Cage

1 Loosen the captive 2 Pivot the ejector 3 Slide the card out of
screws. levers outward to the chassis.
unseat the card from
the backplane
connector.

Step 4 Repeat Step 2 or Step 3 for each FC, LC, and RP card.

Rack-Mounting the Router Chassis

The router chassis is installed in a front-mounted position, as shown in the Telco 2-Post Rack section.
In a front-mounted position, the chassis rack-mounting flanges are secured directly to the rack posts.

Note The Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router are designed to mount in only 4-post racks.

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Verifying Rack Dimensions

Before you install the chassis, measure the space between the vertical mounting flanges (rails) on your
equipment rack to verify that the rack conforms to the measurements shown in Figure 113: Verifying Equipment
Rack Dimensions, on page 108.

Procedure

Step 1 Mark and measure the distance between two holes on the left and right mounting rails.
The distance should measure 18.31 inches ± 0.06 inches (46.5 cm ± 0.15 cm).
Note Measure for pairs of holes near the bottom, middle and top of the equipment rack to ensure that the
rack posts are parallel.

Step 2 Measure the space between the inner edges of the left front and right front mounting flanges on the equipment
rack.
The space must be at least 17.7 inches (45 cm) to accommodate the chassis, which is approximately 17.50
inches (44.45 cm) wide and fits between the mounting posts on the rack.
Figure 113: Verifying Equipment Rack Dimensions

Vertical Rack Rail Locations for ASR 9906 Router

This image shows the vertical rack rail locations for installing the Cisco ASR 9906 router chassis in a 2-post
and 4-post rack:

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Installing the Chassis in a 2-Post Rack

This section describes how to install the chassis in a 2-post telco-style rack. Two people can lift an empty
router chassis using the handles on the sides. To accommodate racks with different hole patterns in their
mounting flanges, the chassis rack-mounting flanges have three groups of eight oblong screw holes on each
side.

Caution An empty chassis weighs approximately 150 pounds (68 kg). You need two people to slide the chassis
into the equipment rack safely.

This figure shows the orientation of the Cisco ASR 9010 Router chassis to the rack posts (3” or 6” channel
width) of an industry-standard 2-post rack and components used in the installation.

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Figure 114: Installing the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis in a Standard 2-Post Rack

1 Five screws per side (minimum) to attach the router

chassis to the rack

Note To install the Cisco ASR 9010 Router chassis in a Seismic 2-post rack for optional earthquake protection,
two side brackets must be mounted to the chassis for attachment to the posts (5” channel width) of the
GR-63 Zone 4 Seismic 2-post rack.

The below figure shows the orientation of the Cisco ASR 9010 Router chassis to the Seismic 2-post rack and
components used in the installation.

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Figure 115: Installing the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis in a Seismic 2-Post Rack

1 Five screws per side 3 Rear mounting bracket

(minimum) to attach the
router chassis to the rack

2 Four screws (minimum) 4 Five screws to attach the

to attach the rear rear mounting bracket to
mounting bracket to the the router chassis
rack

The figure below shows the orientation of the Cisco ASR 9006 Router chassis to the rack posts and components
used in the installation.

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Figure 116: Installing the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis in a Standard 2-Post Rack

1 Four screws per side (minimum) to attach the router

chassis to the rack.

The figure below shows the orientation of the Cisco ASR 9904 Router chassis to the rack posts and components
used in the installation.

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Figure 117: Installing the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis in a Standard 2-Post Rack

1 Six screws per side (minimum) to attach the router

chassis to the rack.

The figure below shows the orientation of the Cisco ASR 9906 Router chassis to the rack posts and components
used in the installation.

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Figure 118: Installing the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis in a Seismic 2-Post Rack

1 Five screws per side (minimum) to attach the router

chassis to the rack.

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Figure 119: Installing the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis in a Standard 2-Post

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Figure 120: Installing the Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis in a 2-Post Seismic Rack

1 Use screw and brackets from 2 post rack mount

bracket kit.

Follow these steps to install the chassis in the equipment rack.

Procedure

Step 1 Using two people, lift the chassis into the rack using the side handles and grasping underneath the power
supply bays (see the figure below).

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Figure 121: Correct Lifting Positions

Caution Do not grasp the card cage or the air inlet grill when lifting the router chassis (see the figure below).
Figure 122: Incorrect Lifting Handholds

Step 2 Position the chassis until the rack-mounting flanges are flush against the mounting rails on the rack.
Step 3 Hold the chassis in position against the mounting rails while the second person finger-tightens a screw to the
rack rails on each side of the chassis.

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Step 4 Finger-tighten the screws to the rack rails on each side of the chassis. Space the screws evenly between the
top and bottom of the chassis.
Step 5 (Optional) For optional earthquake protection for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router or Cisco ASR 9006 Router,
two side brackets must be mounted to the chassis for attachment to the posts (5” channel width) of a GR-63
Zone 4 Seismic 2-post rack (Figure 115: Installing the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis in a Seismic 2-Post
Rack, on page 111).
a) Attach the side brackets to the left and right side of the chassis by finger-tightening five screws through
each bracket into the chassis.
b) Attach the side bracket front flanges to the rack posts by finger-tightening four screws through each bracket
flange into the mounting rails of the rack.
c) Fully tighten the five screws on each side bracket to secure the brackets to the chassis.
d) Fully tighten the four screws on each side bracket flange to secure the brackets to the rack rails.
Step 6 Fully tighten all five screws on the chassis mounting flanges on each side to secure the chassis to the rack
rails.

Installing the Chassis in a 4-post Open Rack

To mount the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9906 Router, Cisco ASR 9910 Router, Cisco ASR 9922
Router or Cisco ASR 9912 Router chassis in a 4-post open rack, two side brackets must be attached to the
chassis and the rear posts. See Figure 123: Installing the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis in a 4-Post Rack,
on page 119 for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router , Figure 126: Installing the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis in a
4-Post Rack - Right view, on page 121for the Cisco ASR 9906 Router, and Figure 129: Rack Mount Installation
Kit for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router, on page 124 for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router
and Cisco ASR 9912 Router.
To mount the Cisco ASR 9006 Router (Figure 124: Installing the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis in a 4-Post
Rack, on page 120) or Cisco ASR 9904 Router (Figure 125: Installing the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis in
a 4-Post Rack) in a 4-post open rack, extra brackets are not required.

Preparing the 19 Inch 45-RU Rack

To prepare the 19 Inch 45-RU rack that will contain either the Cisco ASR 9922 Router chassis or Cisco ASR
9912 Router chassis:

Procedure

Step 1 Install the two guide rails into the bottom of the rack (Figure 129: Rack Mount Installation Kit for the Cisco
ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router, on page 124).
The two guide rails at the bottom of the rack are included in the ASR-9922-ACC-KIT and ASR-9912-ACC-KIT
accessory kits. Use screws to fasten these two guide rails into the front and rear rails of the rack.
The two guide rails have six holes (three per rail) that accommodate 12-24 or M6 screws. If you want to use
smaller 10-32 screws, you must use them with bushings to fit the larger holes (Figure 80: One 10-32 Screw
with Bushings in Guide Rail Holes , on page 77). The bottom rail is keyed to the EIA mounting hole pattern.
Install the rails at the first RU location. The rear rack mount brackets are installed by aligning the bracket
mounting holes to the holes on the rear cover of the chassis.

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Step 2 Use a scissors jack to remove the chassis from the shipping rack. Place a pallet jack next to the chassis inside
the shipping rack and push/pull the chassis onto the pallet jack for transport to the rack.
Step 3 On the rear of the Cisco ASR 9922 Router is an integrated handle that is used to pull the chassis from the
pallet jack into the rack where the chassis is to be installed.
a) Position the chassis so that the rear handle is facing the front of the rack.
b) From the rear of the rack, pull the chassis by the handle into the rack, making sure that the chassis sits on
top of the guide rails in the rack.
Step 4 On the Cisco ASR 9912 Router, the handles are on the sides of the chassis. Once the chassis is pulled into
the rack and sits on top of the guide rails, use screws to fasten the chassis to the rack.
Figure 123: Installing the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis in a 4-Post Rack

1 Rear mounting 2 Five screws 3 Five screws

bracket (minimum) to (minimum) to
attach the rear attach the rear
mounting mounting
bracket to the bracket to the
rear post of the router chassis
rack

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Figure 124: Installing the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis in a 4-Post Rack

Figure 125: Installing the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis in a 4-Post Rack

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Figure 126: Installing the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis in a 4-Post Rack - Right view

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Figure 127: Installing the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis in a 4-Post Rack - Left view

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Figure 128: Installing the Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis in a 4-Post Rack

1 Use screws to attach the 2 Use screws and four post

router chassis to the rack. rack mount brackets from
four post rack mount
bracket kit for this
installation.

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Figure 129: Rack Mount Installation Kit for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router

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Figure 130: Installing the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis in a 4-Post Rack

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Figure 131: Installing the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis in a 4-Post Rack

Supplemental Bonding and Grounding Connections

Before you connect power to the router, or power on the router for the first time, we recommend that you
connect the central office ground system or Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) to the threaded
supplemental bonding and grounding receptacles on the router. For more information on supplemental bonding
and grounding cable requirements, see NEBS Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines.
The table below references the grounding receptacle locations for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers.

Table 12: Grounding Receptacle Locations

Model Number Grounding Receptacle Location

Cisco ASR 9010 Router Bottom rear right side of the chassis (Figure 132: NEBS Bonding and Grounding
and Cisco ASR 9910 for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, on page 127).
Router

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Model Number Grounding Receptacle Location

Cisco ASR 9006 Router Top rear right side of the chassis (Figure 133: NEBS Bonding and Grounding
for the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, on page 128).

Cisco ASR 9904 Router Bottom rear right side and rear left side of the chassis (Figure 134: NEBS Bonding
and Grounding for the Cisco ASR 9904 Router, on page 128).

Cisco ASR 9906 Router Bottom rear and left side of the chassis (Figure 135: NEBS Bonding and
Grounding for the Cisco ASR 9906 Router).

Cisco ASR 9922 Router Top rear right side of the chassis (Figure 136: NEBS Bonding and Grounding
for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router, on page 129).

Cisco ASR 9912 Router Bottom rear right side of the chassis (Figure 137: NEBS Bonding and Grounding
for the Cisco ASR 9912 Router, on page 130).

Follow these steps to attach a grounding cable lug to the router:

Procedure

Step 1 Insert the grounding screws (10-32 round-head) through the locking washers (ideally nickel-plated brass) and
into the threaded grounding receptacle (has two M6 bolt holes with 0.625 to 0.75 spacing between them). The
wire receptacle is large enough to accept a #6 AWG or larger multi-strand copper wire.
Step 2 Tighten the grounding screws securely to the receptacles.
Step 3 Prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to the appropriate grounding point at your site to
ensure an adequate earth ground.
Figure 132: NEBS Bonding and Grounding for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

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Figure 133: NEBS Bonding and Grounding for the Cisco ASR 9006 Router

Figure 134: NEBS Bonding and Grounding for the Cisco ASR 9904 Router

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Figure 135: NEBS Bonding and Grounding for the Cisco ASR 9906 Router

Figure 136: NEBS Bonding and Grounding for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

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Figure 137: NEBS Bonding and Grounding for the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

Installing Chassis Accessories

The Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers ship with a base set of chassis accessories. To install the base accessories
and optional accessories, see the appropriate installation procedure below for your router:

Base Accessories

Note The Cisco ASR 9904 Router and Cisco ASR 9910 Router do not include base chassis accessories.

Optional Accessories
Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router
The base chassis accessories for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router include:
• Two ball studs
• Two plastic side strips
• One accessory front grill

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Note If you ordered the optional accessories set, see Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco
ASR 9910 Router, on page 157 to install both the base and optional accessories.

If you did not order the optional accessory set, follow these steps to install the supplied base chassis accessories
on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router:

Procedure

Step 1 Install two ball studs (one per side) into the chassis front edge (see the figure below) near the top of the chassis
grill. Tighten the ball studs to a torque of 8 in-lb (0.90 N-m).
Figure 138: Installing Ball Studs: Version 1 Power Cisco ASR 9010 Router (Base Accessories Installation)

Step 2 Attach two plastic strips (one per side) along the chassis front edge. The bottom tab of each strip attaches to
the hole about 2 inches above the ball stud locations (Figure 139: Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the
Cisco ASR 9010 Router, on page 132).
Step 3 Attach the accessory grill to the chassis in front of the chassis grill. The top of the accessory grill attaches to
the ball studs.
Note You must install the lower fan tray before attaching the accessory grill. The lower fan tray slot is
located behind the accessory grill. See Installing Cards and Modules in the Chassis, on page 163.

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Figure 139: Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

1 Two are ball 2 Two side strips 3 Accessory grill

studs inserted in attach to front attaches to front
front chassis chassis edge chassis edge by
edge threaded (one per side). attaching to ball
holes next to studs.
chassis grill

Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

The optional chassis accessories for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router include:
• Six ball studs
• Two L-shaped brackets
• Two hinge brackets (left and right side)

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• Eight screws (plus one extra) for attaching the hinge brackets
• Four screws for attaching the L-shaped brackets
• Two doors (left and right side)
• One mid-cover with door lock

Note Installation of the optional accessory pieces also includes the base accessory ball studs and front grill.
The base accessory side strips are not used when installing the optional chassis accessories.

If you ordered the optional accessories set, follow these steps to install both the base and optional accessories
(see the figure below):

Procedure

Step 1 Attach the left L-shaped bracket (item 3 in the figure below) to the left hinge bracket (item 2 in the figure
below) with two screws. Tighten the screws to a torque of 5 in-lb (0.55 N-m).
Step 2 Repeat Step 1 for the right hinge bracket and right L-shaped bracket.
Step 3 Remove the two screws that secure the bottom edge of the cable management tray to the chassis.
Step 4 Install six ball studs (three per side) into the chassis front edge (item 7 in the figure below and Figure 141:
Locations for the Six Ball Studs on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, on page 135). Tighten the ball studs to a
torque of 8 in-lb (0.90 N-m).

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Figure 140: Optional Chassis Accessories for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

1 Door (one per side) 5 Screws for attaching the

L-shaped bracket to the
hinge bracket (one screw
is removed and re-inserted
to attach the L-shaped
bracket to the cable
management tray and
chassis)

2 Hinge bracket (one per 6 Mid-cover with door lock

side)

3 L-shaped bracket (one per 7 Balls studs (three per side)

side)

4 Four screws for attaching 8 Front grill

each hinge bracket (eight
screws total)

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Figure 141: Locations for the Six Ball Studs on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

Step 5 Attach the left and right hinge brackets to the chassis using four screws for each bracket. Tighten the screws
to a torque of 11 in-lb (1.20 N-m). The L-shaped brackets should align with the holes in the cable management
tray from which you removed the screws.
Step 6 Secure the L-shaped brackets to the chassis and cable management tray by re-inserting and tightening the
cable management tray screws you removed (see the figure below).

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Figure 142: Installing the Hinge Brackets and L-Shaped Brackets on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

1 Install each hinge bracket, 2 After the hinge brackets

with an L-shaped bracket are installed, secure each
attached, using four L-shaped bracket to the
screws. cable management tray
and chassis with the screw
that you previously
removed from that
location.

Step 7 Install the mid-cover with door lock (item 6 in Step 4, on page 133) by engaging it to the upper four ball studs
and lining up the grooves in the top outside edges of the mid-cover with ridges at the bottom of the hinge
brackets.
Step 8 Attach two doors to the hinge brackets (one per side). For each door:
a) Align the door hinge hole with the bracket hinge hole (see the figure below).
b) Insert the captive pin in the door hinge through the hole in the bracket hinge.
Note You must install the lower fan tray before attaching the accessory grill. The lower fan tray slot
is located behind the accessory grill. See Installing Fan Trays.

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Figure 143: Installing Optional Chassis Accessory Doors on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

Step 9 Install the front grill (item 8 in the Step 4, on page 133 by aligning and engaging it to the bottom two ball studs
and pressing it in.

Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router

The base chassis accessories for the Cisco ASR 9006 Router include:
• One plastic fan tray door accessory piece
• Two metal mounting brackets (left and right)
• Two chassis side brackets (left and right)
• Two plastic chassis corner pieces (left and right)
• Two screws for attaching the plastic fan tray door accessory piece
• Six screws for attaching the metal mounting brackets
• Six screws for attaching the side brackets

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Note If you ordered the optional accessories set, see Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco
ASR 9010 Router, on page 132 to install both the base and optional accessories.

If you did not order the optional accessory set, follow these steps to install the supplied base chassis accessories
on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router.

Procedure

Step 1 Attach the plastic accessory piece to the fan tray door using two supplied screws. Insert the screws through
the fan tray door from the inside of the door into the accessory piece (see the figure below).
Step 2 Attach the left metal mounting bracket to the front upper left corner of the chassis with three screws.
Figure 144: Installing Plastic Fan Tray Door Accessory and Metal Mounting Brackets on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router

1 Plastic fan tray door 2 Metal mounting 3 Metal mounting

accessory bracket on left upper bracket on right
corner of chassis upper corner of
chassis

Step 3 Attach the right metal mounting bracket to the front upper right corner of the chassis with three screws.
Step 4 Attach the left and right side brackets to the chassis front edge on each side (see the figure below). Attach
each bracket to the chassis using three screws per bracket inserted from the inside of the chassis, through the
three chassis tabs into the plastic brackets. Tighten the screws to a torque of 7 in-lb (0.80 N-m).

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Figure 145: Installing Chassis Side Brackets on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

1 Left chassis side 2 Six screws for 3 Right chassis

bracket attaching the side bracket
chassis side
brackets (three
per side)

Step 5 Attach the left plastic corner piece to the mounting bracket at the front upper left corner of the chassis (see
the figure below).
Step 6 Attach the right plastic corner piece to the mounting bracket at the front upper right corner of the chassis.
Figure 146: Installing Plastic Chassis Corners on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router (Base Accessories Installation)

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1 Plastic chassis corner 2 Plastic chassis corner

piece attaches to metal piece attaches to metal
bracket at upper left bracket at upper right
corner of chassis corner of chassis

After the chassis has been installed in the rack and all chassis accessories have been attached, you can install
the fan trays, power supply modules, and RSP and line cards. See the chapter Installing Cards and Modules
in the Chassis in the book Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guidefor
detailed installation instructions.

Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router

The optional chassis accessories for the Cisco ASR 9006 Router include:
• Four ball stud assembly pieces (one set of two pieces per side)
• One door with attached hinges
• Four screws for assembling and attaching the ball stud assemblies
• Four small hex nuts for attaching the door hinges

Procedure

Step 1 Perform Step 1 through Step 2 in the task Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router,
on page 137.
Step 2 Assemble and attach the two ball stud assemblies (see the figure below) to each chassis side bracket. For each
assembly:
a) Align the two halves of the assembly to each other and to the screw holes in the chassis side bracket.
b) Insert and tighten two screws to secure the assembly to the side bracket.

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Figure 147: Installing Ball Stud Assemblies on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router (Shown with Version 1 Power System)

Step 3 Attach the door to the upper chassis panel (see the figure below) using two hex nuts per side to secure the
door hinges to the panel. Tighten the hex nuts to a torque of 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m).
Caution Do not overtighten the hex nuts. They can be broken through overtightening.
Caution When opening the door, be sure to grasp the center of the door to pull it open. Do not open the door
by pulling on a corner or side of the door frame.
Figure 148: Installing the Optional Accessory Door on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router

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Step 4 Attach the left plastic corner piece to the mounting bracket at the front upper left corner of the chassis (Figure
149: Installing Plastic Chassis Corners on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router (Optional Accessories Installation),
on page 142).
Step 5 Attach the right plastic corner piece to the mounting bracket at the front upper right corner of the chassis.
Figure 149: Installing Plastic Chassis Corners on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router (Optional Accessories Installation)

1 Plastic chassis corner 2 Plastic chassis corner

piece attaches to metal piece attaches to metal
bracket at upper left bracket at upper right
corner of chassis corner of chassis

After the chassis has been installed in the rack and all chassis accessories have been attached, you can install
the fan trays, power supply modules, and RSP and line cards. See Installing Cards and Modules in the Chassis
in the book Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide for detailed
installation instructions.

Installing Optional Air Baffles on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router

The Cisco ASR 9006 Router has an optional air baffle accessory kit (800-43858-01) for mounting the router
chassis in a 2-post or 4-post 19-inch rack. The accessory kit includes:
• One plenum with two pre-installed front rack-mounting brackets for attaching plenum to front side of
rack-post
• One support bracket
• One plastic glide strip
• Two rear rack-mounting brackets for attaching plenum to rear side of rack-post
• Twelve 12-24 x 0.5 in. pan-head screws (six for attaching support bracket to chassis and six for securing
chassis to rack-mounted plenum)
• Twelve 8-32 x 0.5 in. pan-head screws for attaching rear rack-mounting brackets on plenum

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Air baffles allow for front-to-back air flow through the chassis and help isolate exhaust air from the intake
air.
If you ordered the optional air baffle accessory kit, follow these steps to install it:

Procedure

Step 1 Attach the support bracket (part number: 800-43857-01) to the left side of the Cisco ASR 9006 Router using
six 12-24 x 0.5 in. pan-head screws (part number: 48-0523-01). See the figure below.

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Figure 150: Attaching the Support Bracket to the Left Side of the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis

Step 2 Remove the paper liner from the plastic guide strip and install on the right side of the chassis card cage, as
shown in the figure below.

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Figure 151: Attaching Plastic Glide Strip to Chassis

Step 3 Install the plenum in the rack. Insert and tighten four customer-supplied screws to secure the plenum to the
front of the rack-post (two on each side). These screws can vary in size and type depending on the rack that
you use. Torque the screws to the weight specified for your particular rack. See Figure 152: Plenum with
Pre-Installed Front Mounting Brackets, on page 146 and Figure 153: Installing the Plenum in a Two-Post
19-Inch Rack, on page 147.

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Figure 152: Plenum with Pre-Installed Front Mounting Brackets

1 Front rack-mounting bracket, pre-installed

Step 4 Attach the rear rack-mounting brackets (part number: 700-47414-01) to the left and right sides of the plenum
base, using twelve 8-32 x 0.5 in. pan-head screws ((part number: 48-0828-01), six per bracket.
• If you are installing the chassis in a two-post rack, the rear rack-mounting brackets secure the plenum
to the rear of the rack-posts (Figure 153: Installing the Plenum in a Two-Post 19-Inch Rack, on page
147).
• If you are installing the chassis in a four-post rack, rotate the rear rack-mounting brackets by 180 degrees
and attach to both sides of the plenum. The rear rack-mounting brackets secure the plenum to the rear
rack-posts.

Step 5 Insert and tighten four customer-supplied screws to secure the plenum to the rear of the rack-post (two on
each side). These screws can vary in size and type depending on the rack that you use. Torque the screws to
the weight specified for your particular rack (see the figure below).

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Figure 153: Installing the Plenum in a Two-Post 19-Inch Rack

1 Screw attaching rear-rack 3 Screws attaching rear-rack

mounting bracket to mounting bracket to rack
plenum (six per bracket) (two per bracket)

2 Rear rack-mounting
bracket

Step 6 Turn the chassis sideways and slide it into the rack (Figure 154: Securing the ASR 9006 Router in a Two-Post
19-Inch Rack, on page 148).
Step 7 Insert and tighten four customer-supplied rack-mounting screws to secure the support bracket on the chassis
to the front of the rack-post (two on each side). These screws can vary in size and type depending on the rack
that you use. Torque the screws to the weight specified for your particular rack (Figure 154: Securing the
ASR 9006 Router in a Two-Post 19-Inch Rack, on page 148).
Step 8 Insert six 12-24 x 0.5 in.pan-head screws (part number: 48-0523-01) screws to secure the chassis to the
rack-mounted plenum (Figure 154: Securing the ASR 9006 Router in a Two-Post 19-Inch Rack, on page 148).

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Figure 154: Securing the ASR 9006 Router in a Two-Post 19-Inch Rack

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1 Screws attaching chassis 2 Screws attaching chassis

to rack to plenum

Step 9 Install the optional chassis accessories, if desired. See Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco
ASR 9006 Router, on page 140.
The figure below shows the air baffle accessory kit and Cisco ASR 9006 Router with its optional accessories
fully installed in a two-post 19-inch rack.
Figure 155: Cisco ASR 9006 Router Fully Installed with Air Baffle Accessory Kit and Optional Chassis Accessories

Installing Optional Air Baffles on the Cisco ASR 9904 Router

The Cisco ASR 9904 Router has an optional air baffle accessory kit (ASR-9904-BAFFLE=) for mounting
the router chassis in a 2-post 23-inch rack. The accessory kit includes:
• Two adapter plates
• Two air baffles (left and right)
• Two air deflectors
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• Eight 8-32 screws for securing the side baffles to the air deflectors

Air baffles allow for front-to-back air flow through the chassis and help isolate exhaust air from the intake
air. For air baffle dimensions, see Figure 163: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Air Baffle Dimensions—Top View,
on page 156 and Figure 164: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Air Baffle Dimensions—Front View, on page 157.
If you ordered the air baffle accessory kit, follow these steps to install it:

Procedure

Step 1 Attach the adapter plates (Figure 156: Attaching the Adapter Plates to the Left and Right Rack Rails on the
Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis , on page 151) to the left and right rack rails using customer-supplied rack
screws (we recommend a minimum of ten per side). These screws can vary in size and type depending on the
rack that you use. Torque the screws to the weight specified for your particular rack.
Figure 156: Attaching the Adapter Plates to the Left and Right Rack Rails on the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis

Step 2 Loosely attach the left and right side air baffles to the adapter plate (Figure 157: Installing the Air Baffles on
the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis , on page 152) with 12-24 screws (four per side). Do not tighten these
screws. To ensure the correct orientation, “Left Front” and “Right Front” are stamped on each side of the
baffle.

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Figure 157: Installing the Air Baffles on the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis

1 Right side air baffle 3 12-24 screws for attaching

the baffles (four per side)

2 Left side air baffle

Step 3 Install the top and bottom air deflectors (Figure 158: Attaching the Air Deflectors on the Cisco ASR 9904
Router Chassis —Top View, on page 153) with the “bottom side” stamp facing down (note that the top and
bottom air deflectors both have the same part number: 800-41357-01).
Step 4 Tighten the screws to a torque of 41 in-lb.

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Figure 158: Attaching the Air Deflectors on the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis —Top View

1 Top air deflector 3 12-24 screws for attaching

the air deflectors (two
screws per side)

2 Bottom air deflector 4 Bottom side stamp

Step 5 Secure the side air baffles to the air deflectors using the supplied 8-32 screws (Figure 159: Securing the Cisco
ASR 9904 Router Chassis Side Baffles to the Air Deflectors (Rear View), on page 154). Do not tighten the
screws.

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Figure 159: Securing the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis Side Baffles to the Air Deflectors (Rear View)

Step 6 Use six 12-24 screws to fasten each side of the chassis to the 23-inch rack. Torque each of the six screws to
41 in-lbs. (Figure 160: Mounting the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis in a 23-Inch Rack, on page 154).
Figure 160: Mounting the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis in a 23-Inch Rack

Step 7 Tighten the remaining loose screws to complete the installation. Torque the 8-32 screws to 18 in-lb and the
12-24 screws to 41 in-lb.
Figure 161: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis with Air Baffle in 2-Post 23-Inch Rack, on page 155 shows the
router chassis with the air baffle installed in a 2-post 23-inch rack.

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Figure 161: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis with Air Baffle in 2-Post 23-Inch Rack

An electrical conducting path must exist between the product chassis and the metal surface of the enclosure
or rack in which it is mounted, or to a grounding conductor. The chassis has two grounding points on each
side of the baffle, however only one ground is required. The other will be grounded through the top and bottom
air deflectors. Figure 162: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Baffle Ground , on page 155 shows the baffle ground
location on the chassis.
You can ground the baffle by either attaching a grounding lug to the chassis (NEBS Supplemental Unit
Bonding and Grounding Guidelines), or by using thread-forming mounting screws to establish a metal-to-metal
contact. If you are using screws, remove any paint or other non-conductive coatings on the surfaces between
the mounting hardware and the enclosure or rack. Clean all surfaces and apply an antioxidant applied before
the installation.
Figure 162: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Baffle Ground

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1 Baffle ground location

Figure 163: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Air Baffle Dimensions—Top View

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Figure 164: Cisco ASR 9904 Router Air Baffle Dimensions—Front View

Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9910 Router

The optional chassis accessories for the Cisco ASR 9910 Router include:
• Side guide rails
• Rear air reflector
• Installation brackets for 2-post and 4-post rack mounting

Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

The optional chassis accessories for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router include:
• Fan tray covers
• Top and bottom card cage front doors
• Rear exhaust air deflector
If you ordered the optional accessories set, follow these steps to install the accessories:

Procedure

Step 1 Remove the two screws that secure the bottom edge of the cable management tray to the chassis.
Note Four ball studs are preinstalled on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router chassis.

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Figure 165: Optional Fan Tray Covers for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

Figure 166: Optional Card Cage Doors for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

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1 Card cage door 2 Hinge bracket

Step 2 Attach the left and right hinge brackets to the chassis using three screws (M4 thread) for each bracket. Tighten
the screws to a torque of 11 in-lb (1.20 N-m). The L-shaped brackets should align with the holes in the cable
management tray from which you removed the screws.
Step 3 Secure the L-shaped brackets to the chassis and cable management tray by re-inserting and tightening the
cable management tray screws you removed.
Step 4 Align the exhaust air deflector at the rear of the chassis behind the top fan tray outlets (see the below figure),
and use a screwdriver to tighten the two screws, one on each side of the deflector. The deflector’s measurements
are width 17.48” x height 4.72” x depth 5.21” and deflects the outgoing exhaust air.
Figure 167: Optional Rear Exhaust Air Deflector on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

After the chassis has been installed in the rack and all chassis accessories have been attached, you can install
the fan trays, power supply modules, RP cards, FCs and LCs. See Installing Cards and Modules in the Chassis
in the book Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide for detailed
installation instructions.

Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

The base chassis accessories for the Cisco ASR 9912 Router include (see the figure below):
• One honeycomb cosmetic cover
• One vented bezel to cover the front of the power system

Procedure

Step 1 Attach the honeycomb cosmetic cover to the front of the chassis above the cable management bracket by
aligning the cover above the screw tabs on the chassis.
Step 2 Attach the vented bezel cover by snapping it into place in front of the power system.
Note You will need to remove the vented bezel cover in order to install the power system. After the power
system is installed, you can re-install the vented bezel cover.

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Figure 168: Installing Base Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

After the chassis has been installed in the rack and all chassis accessories have been attached, you can install
the fan trays, RP cards, FCs and LCs. See the chapter Installing Cards and Modules in the Chassis in the book
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide for detailed installation
instructions.

Installing Optional Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

The optional chassis accessories for the Cisco ASR 9912 Router include:
• Front door for the line card cage
• Two hinge brackets (left and right side)
• Six screws for attaching the hinge brackets to the chassis
• Rear exhaust air deflector

If you ordered the optional accessories set, follow these steps to install the accessories:

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Procedure

Step 1 Attach the left (if not pre-installed) and right hinge brackets to the chassis using three screws (M4 thread) for
each bracket (see the below figure). Tighten the screws to a torque of 11 in-lb (1.20 N-m).
Figure 169: Optional Card Cage Door on the Front of the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

1 Card cage door 2 Hinge bracket

Step 2 Align the exhaust air deflector at the top rear of the chassis above the fan trays (see the below figure), and
use a screwdriver to tighten the two screws, one on each side of the deflector.

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Figure 170: Optional Rear Exhaust Air Deflector on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router

After the chassis has been installed in the rack and all chassis accessories have been attached, you can install
the fan trays, RP cards, FCs, and LCs. See Installing Cards and Modules in the Chassis in the book Cisco
ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide for detailed installation instructions.

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Installing Cards and Modules in the Chassis
This chapter contains the procedures for installing cards and modules into the chassis after the chassis has
been installed into a rack. This chapter also describes how to connect cables to RSP, RP, alarm, and line cards.

Note The procedures in this chapter for all Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers are identical unless otherwise
noted.

• Installing Power Modules, on page 163

• Installing Fan Trays, on page 166
• Installing Cards in the Chassis, on page 167
• Connecting Line Card Network Interface Cables, on page 185
• Connecting Cables to the RSP or RP, on page 189
• Connecting the Alarm Cable, on page 193
• Connecting Power to the Router, on page 194
• Powering On the Router, on page 200

Installing Power Modules

The following procedures describe how to reinstall the power modules back into the chassis. Be sure to follow
the correct procedure for the type of power modules that you have.

Caution Never force a power module into the power tray if you feel any resistance! The power modules are keyed
to prevent AC modules from being plugged into a DC power tray or a DC module into an AC power
tray. Forcing a module into the incorrect tray can cause damage to the module and the tray.

Caution While performing a FPD upgrade of the ASR 9000 6kW AC Power Module Version 3
(PWR-6KW-AC-V3) and the ASR 9000 4.4kW DC Power Module Version 3 (PWR-4.4KW-DC-V3),
ensure that you connect both input power cords to the power supply. If the power cords are not connected,
the FPD upgrade for the power module will fail.

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Installing AC Power Modules

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this task.

Required Tools and Equipment

You need the following tool to perform this task:
• 7/16 hex socket and torque wrench, torque 50 in-lb.

Steps
Follow these steps to reinstall the AC power modules back into the chassis (see Figure 171: Installing a Version
1 Power- Module, on page 164 for the version 1 power module, Figure 172: Installing a Version 2 or Version
3 Power Module in the Cisco ASR 9010, 9912, 9922 Routers, on page 165 for the version 2 and version 3
power modules, and Figure 173: Installing a Version 2 Power Module in the Cisco ASR 9904 Router , on
page 165 for installing a version 2 power module in the Cisco ASR 9904 Router.

Procedure

Step 1 Slide the power module into the power tray until it mates with its backplane connector.
Step 2 Secure the module:
• Version 1 power module: Pivot the power module door fully to the left until it locks to securely seat the
power module to its backplane connector.
• Version 2 and version 3 power modules: Move the handle up and tighten the screw using the 7/16 hex
socket and torque wrench with the torque set to 50 in-lb.

Step 3 Repeat for the other AC power modules.

Step 4 Go to Installing Fan Trays, on page 166 to install the fan tray.
Caution To prevent damage to the power tray backplane connector, do not use excessive force when inserting
the power module into the power tray.
Figure 171: Installing a Version 1 Power- Module

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Figure 172: Installing a Version 2 or Version 3 Power Module in the Cisco ASR 9010, 9912, 9922 Routers

Figure 173: Installing a Version 2 Power Module in the Cisco ASR 9904 Router

Installing DC Power Modules

Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tool to perform this task:
• 7/16 hex socket and torque wrench, torque 50 in-lb.

Steps
Follow these steps to reinstall the DC power modules back into the chassis (see Figure 171: Installing a Version
1 Power- Module, on page 164 for the version 1 power module or Figure 172: Installing a Version 2 or Version

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3 Power Module in the Cisco ASR 9010, 9912, 9922 Routers, on page 165 for the version 2 or version 3 power
module.

Procedure

Step 1 Slide the power module into the power tray until it mates with its backplane connector.
Step 2 Secure the module:
• Version 1 power module: Pivot the power module door fully to the left until it locks to securely seat the
power module to its backplane connector.
• Version 2 power and version 3 module: Move the handle up and tighten the screw using the 7/16 hex
socket and torque wrench with the torque set to 50 in-lb.

Step 3 Repeat for the other DC power modules.

Caution To prevent damage to the power tray backplane connector, do not use excessive force when inserting
the power module into the power tray.

Installing Fan Trays

Prerequisites
Install the power modules before installing the fan trays.

Required Tools and Equipment

You need the following tool to perform this task:
• 6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver, torque 10 inch-lb.

Steps

Note If you are installing a fan tray for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, install the lower fan tray before attaching
the accessory grill. The lower fan tray slot is located behind the accessory grill. See the Installing Chassis
Accessories, on page 130

Note The high-density 100G line cards or the Modular 400G line card need the version 2 fan trays.

Before installing the fan tray, first determine its location. Refer to the figure that applies to your router. See
Removing Fan Trays, on page 78.

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Follow these steps to install fan trays in the chassis.

Procedure

Step 1 Lift the fan tray (with two hands) and slide it halfway into the module bay.
Step 2 Slowly push the fan tray into the chassis until it mates with the backplane connector at the back of the chassis
bay.
Caution To prevent damage to the connectors, do not use excessive force when inserting the fan tray into
the chassis.

Step 3 Tighten the captive screw(s) on the fan tray using the 6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver to a torque
of 10 in-lb to secure it to the chassis.
Step 4 Repeat Step1 through Step 3 for the second fan tray.
Note On the Cisco ASR 9922 Router, the third and fourth fan trays (under the middle cage) are installed
upside down compared to the first and second fan trays (above the middle cage).

Installing Cards in the Chassis

This section describes how to reinstall the RSP cards, RP cards, FCs, and LCs back into the chassis.
See the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router SIP and SPA Hardware Installation Guide for
information about installing shared port adapter (SPA) and SPA interface processor (SIP) cards.

Caution Be sure to verify that you are inserting a card into its correct slot. RSP/RP cards must only be inserted
in the two slots reserved for RSP/RP cards (RSP0, RSP1, RP0, RP1). FCs must only be inserted in the
FC slots of the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router. All other slots are for LCs.

Caution Unoccupied card slots must have a blank filler card installed for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
and to ensure proper air flow through the chassis.

Caution Be careful to avoid damaging the electromagnetic interference (EMI) gasket that runs along the full
height of the card front panel edges. Damage to the EMI gasket can affect the ability of your system to
meet EMC requirements.

Caution Handle all cards by the metal card carrier edges only; avoid touching the board or any connector pins.
After removing a card, carefully place it in an antistatic bag or similar environment to protect it from
ESD and dust in the optic ports (fiber-optic line cards).

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Caution To avoid damaging card mechanical components, never carry an RSP card, RP card, FC, or LC by the
captive installation screws or ejector levers. Doing so can damage these components and cause card
insertion problems.

Caution Be sure to always tighten the captive installation screws on the RSP card, RP card, FC, or LC. Failure
to tighten the screws can cause boot failure or prevent proper router operation.

Installing RSP Cards in the Chassis

Follow these steps to reinstall RSP cards into the chassis (See the Removing RSP Cards and Line Cards from
the Cisco ASR 9006, 9010, 9904, 9906, and 9910 Routers section for slot numbering):

Procedure

Step 1 Starting at slot RSP0, slide the card into the slot.
Step 2 Pivot the ejector levers to seat the card to the backplane connector.
Caution Do not apply excessive force to the RSP card to seat it. When seated, the RSP card ejector levers
are angled slightly outward from the card faceplate (item 1 in the following figure). When the captive
installation screws are fully tightened, the ejector levers are parallel to the card faceplate (item 2 in
the following figure). Some flexing in the backplane is normal. When you push the ejector levers
fully vertical, the card is seated in the backplane connectors. However, when you release the levers,
backplane flexing pushes the levers out, so the levers may be slightly loose. Tightening the captive
installation screws prevents any additional movement from flexing of the backplane.

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Figure 174: RSP Card Ejector Lever Positions During Installation

Note Vertical red lines in the figure indicate a line fully parallel to the RSP card front panel.

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1 Slightly loose 2 Fully parallel 3 Slight gap that

position of position of may be present
ejector levers ejector levers when the RSP
when the RSP when the RSP card is fully
card is fully card is fully seated in the
seated in the seated in the backplane and
backplane, but backplane and captive
the captive captive installation
installation installation screws are fully
screws are not screws are fully tightened
fully tightened tightened

Step 3 Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the front panel to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb.
Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to install the second RSP card into slot RSP1.
Note Even when the RSP card is fully seated with installation screws fully tightened, there may be a
slight gap between the card and the chassis (item 3 in the above figure).

RSP Cable Management Ties

The Cisco ASR 9010 Router has cable management ties on the front of the cable management tray assembly.
Cables to the RSP cards can be routed as shown in the figure below to separate them from line card cabling.
Figure 175: RSP Cable Management Ties

1 Hinged cover 2 RSP cable 3 RSP cable

(shown in the bundle routed management tie
raised position) through the tray

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Installing RP Cards in the Chassis

Follow these steps to reinstall RP cards into the Cisco ASR 9922 Router (see Figure 103: Cisco ASR 9922
Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System for slot numbering) and Cisco
ASR 9912 Router (see Figure 108: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version
3 AC Power System for slot numbering).

Procedure

Step 1 Starting at slot RP0, slide the card into the slot.
Step 2 Pivot the ejector levers to seat the card to the backplane connector.
Caution Do not apply excessive force to the RP card to seat it. When seated, the RP card ejector levers are
angled slightly outward from the card faceplate (item 1 in the following figure). When the captive
installation screws are fully tightened, the ejector levers are parallel to the card faceplate (item 2 in
the following figure). Some flexing in the backplane is normal. When you push the ejector levers
fully vertical, the card is seated in the backplane connectors. However, when you release the levers,
backplane flexing pushes the levers out, so the levers may be slightly loose. Tightening the captive
installation screws prevents any additional movement from flexing of the backplane.

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Figure 176: RP Card Ejector Lever Positions During Installation

Note Vertical red lines in the figure indicate a line fully parallel to the RP card front panel.

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1 Slightly loose 2 Fully parallel 3 Slight gap that

position of position of may be present
ejector levers ejector levers when the RP
when the RP when the RP card is fully
card is fully card is fully seated in the
seated in the seated in the backplane and
backplane, but backplane and captive
the captive captive installation
installation installation screws are fully
screws are not screws are fully tightened
fully tightened tightened

Step 3 Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the front panel to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb.
Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to install the second RP card into slot RP1.
Note Even when the RP card is fully seated with installation screws fully tightened, there may be a slight
gap between the card and the chassis (item 3 in the above figure ).

Installing Fabric Cards in the Cisco ASR 9912 and 9922 Router Chassis
Follow these steps to reinstall fabric cards (FCs) into the Cisco ASR 9922 Router (see Figure 103: Cisco ASR
9922 Router Components and Slot Numbering with Version 2 DC Power System for slot numbering) and
Cisco ASR 9912 Router (see Figure 107: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Components and Slot Numbering with
Version 2 DC Power System for slot numbering).

Procedure

Step 1 Starting at slot FC0, slide the card into the slot.
Step 2 Pivot the ejector levers to seat the card to the backplane connector.
Caution Do not apply excessive force to the FC to seat it. When seated, the FC ejector levers are angled
slightly outward from the card faceplate (item 1 in the following figure). When the captive installation
screws are fully tightened, the ejector levers are parallel to the card faceplate (item 2 in the following
figure). Some flexing in the backplane is normal. When you push the ejector levers fully vertical,
the card is seated in the backplane connectors. However, when you release the levers, backplane
flexing pushes the levers out, so the levers may be slightly loose. Tightening the captive installation
screws prevents any additional movement from flexing of the backplane.

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Figure 177: FC Card Ejector Lever Positions During Installation

Note Vertical red lines in the figure indicate a line fully parallel to the FC card front panel.

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1 Slightly loose 2 Fully parallel 3 Slight gap that

position of position of may be present
ejector levers ejector levers when the FC
when the FC when the FC card is fully
card is fully card is fully seated in the
seated in the seated in the backplane and
backplane, but backplane and captive
the captive captive installation
installation installation screws are fully
screws are not screws are fully tightened
fully tightened tightened

Step 3 Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the front panel to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb.
Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to install the remaining FCs into slots FC1 to FC6.
Note Even when the FC is fully seated with installation screws fully tightened, there may be a slight gap
between the card and the chassis (item 3 in the above figure).

Installing Fabric Cards in the Cisco 9906 Router and Cisco ASR 9910 Router
Chassis
Follow these steps to reinstall fabric cards (FCs) into the Cisco 9906 Router and Cisco ASR 9910 Router.

Note You must install the fabric cards in the FC slots in the following order: FC0, FC2, FC4, FC1, FC3

Procedure

Step 1 From rear of the router chassis starting at slot FC0, slide the card into the slot.
Step 2 Pivot the ejector levers to seat the card to the midplane connector.
Caution Do not apply excessive force to the FC to seat it. When seated, the FC ejector levers are angled
slightly outward from the card faceplate (item 1 in the following figure). When the captive installation
screws are fully tightened, the ejector levers are parallel to the card faceplate (item 2 in the following
figure). Some flexing in the midplane is normal. When you push the ejector levers fully vertical,
the card is seated in the midplane connectors. However, when you release the levers, midplane
flexing pushes the levers out, so the levers may be slightly loose. Tightening the captive installation
screws prevents any additional movement from flexing of the midplane.

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Figure 178: FC Card Ejector Lever Positions During Installation

Note Vertical red lines in the figure indicate a line fully parallel to the FC card front panel.

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1 Slightly loose 2 Fully parallel 3 Slight gap that

position of position of may be present
ejector levers ejector levers when the FC
when the FC when the FC card is fully
card is fully card is fully seated in the
seated in the seated in the backplane and
backplane, but backplane and captive
the captive captive installation
installation installation screws are fully
screws are not screws are fully tightened
fully tightened tightened

Step 3 Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the front panel to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb.
Note Even when the FC is fully seated with installation screws fully tightened, there may be a slight gap
between the card and the chassis (item 3 in the above figure).

Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to install the remaining FCs into slots FC2, FC4, FC1, and FC3.

Installing Line Cards in the Chassis

Before you begin reinstalling cards in the card cage, identify slot assignments by referring to the written list
you prepared when you removed the cards (see the Removing RSP Cards and Line Cards from the Cisco ASR
9006, 9010, 9904, 9906, and 9910 Routers section for slot numbering).

Caution Be careful to avoid damaging the EMI gasket that runs along the full height of the card front panel edges.
Damage to the EMI gasket can affect the ability of your system to meet EMI requirements.

Follow these steps to reinstall line cards in the chassis card cage:

Procedure

Step 1 Starting at the lowest numbered line card slot, slide the card into the slot (see the figure below, Figure 180:
Installing a Line Card into the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis , on page 179, or Figure 185: Installing a Line
Card into the Cisco ASR 9912 Router Chassis , on page 184 or Figure 184: Installing a Line Card into the
Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis , on page 183) until it mates with the backplane connector.
Step 2 Pivot the ejector levers to seat the card into the backplane connector.
Step 3 Tighten the captive screws at the top and bottom of the front panel to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb.

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Figure 179: Installing a Line Card into the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis

1 Slide the card 2 Pivot the ejector 3 Tighten the

into the chassis. levers to seat the captive screws.
card into the
backplane
connector.

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Figure 180: Installing a Line Card into the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis

1 Slide the card 2 Pivot the ejector 3 Tighten the

into the chassis. levers to seat the captive screws.
card into the
backplane
connector.

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Figure 181: Installing a Line Card in the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis

1 Slide the card 2 Pivot the ejector 3 Tighten the

into the chassis. levers to seat the captive screws.
card into the
backplane
connector.

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Figure 182: Installing a Line Card into the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis

1 Slide the card 2 Pivot the ejector 3 Tighten the

into the chassis. levers to seat the captive screws.
card into the
backplane
connector.

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Figure 183: Installing a Line Card in the Cisco ASR 9910 Router Chassis

1 Slide the card 2 Pivot the ejector 3 Tighten the

into the chassis. levers to seat the captive screws.
card into the
backplane
connector.

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Figure 184: Installing a Line Card into the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis

1 Slide the card 2 Pivot the ejector 3 Tighten the

into the chassis. levers to seat the captive screws.
card into the
backplane
connector.

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Figure 185: Installing a Line Card into the Cisco ASR 9912 Router Chassis

1 Slide the card 2 Pivot the ejector 3 Tighten the

into the chassis. levers to seat the captive screws.
card into the
backplane
connector.

Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for each line card.

Note In the Cisco ASR 9922 Router, up to ten line cards are installed in slots 0 through 9 in the top card
cage, and up to ten line cards are installed upside down in slots 10 through 19 in the bottom card
cage.

Step 5 Go to the Connecting Line Card Network Interface Cables, on page 185 to connect the network interface cables.

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Connecting Line Card Network Interface Cables

This section describes how to route the network interface cables through the router cable-management system
and attach the network interface cables to the line card ports.
This procedure uses an 40x1GE line card as an example to describe how to attach a network interface cable
to a line card port and route the cable through the cable-management system. Depending on which line cards
are installed in your system, your cable connection procedure might differ slightly from this example. For
cable connection information for your specific line card, refer to the installation and configuration note for
that line card.

Note You can access the most current Cisco line card documentation online at: http://www.cisco.com

Follow these steps as an example to route the network interface cables through the cable-management system
and connect them to the line card:

Procedure

Step 1 Route an interface cable across the horizontal cable management tray (see the figure below), and down through
the cable tray opening to connect it to the line card.
Note Each line card has its own cable routing slot in the cable management tray. For example, the figure
below shows cables being routed to line card 3 in slot 3 in a Cisco ASR 9010 Router.
Figure 186: Routing Interface Cables through the Cable Management Tray

1 Hinged cover (shown in the raised position) 2 Line card cable bundle routed through the tray

Step 2 Attach a line card cable management bracket to the line card front panel (Figure 187: Attaching a Line Card
Cable Management Bracket, on page 186). This bracket is shipped with the line card.

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Step 3 Route the cable through the cable-management bracket and carefully press the cable into the channel so it is
held in place by the cable clips, as shown in Figure 188: Interface Cable Routing Using the Line Card Cable
Management Bracket , on page 187.
• For an example of cable routing in the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, see Figure 189: Interface Cable Routing
Using the Line Card and Chassis Cable Management Bracket on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, on page
188.
• For an example of cable routing in the Cisco ASR 9904 Router, see Figure 190: Interface Cable Routing
Using the Line Card and Chassis Cable Management Bracket on the Cisco ASR 9904 Router, on page
188.
• For an example of cable routing in the Cisco ASR 9910 Router, see Figure 191: Interface Cable Routing
Using the Line Card and Chassis Cable Management Bracket on the Cisco ASR 9910 Router , on page
189.

Step 4 Insert the cable connector into its assigned port.

Step 5 Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for each additional cable connection to that line card.
Figure 187: Attaching a Line Card Cable Management Bracket

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Caution Make sure the interface cables do not have any kinks or sharp bends, which can destroy or degrade
the ability of the optical fiber to propagate the signal-encoded beam of light accurately from one
end of the cable to the other. Always allow adequate strain relief in the interface cable.

Figure 188: Interface Cable Routing Using the Line Card Cable Management Bracket

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Figure 189: Interface Cable Routing Using the Line Card and Chassis Cable Management Bracket on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router

Figure 190: Interface Cable Routing Using the Line Card and Chassis Cable Management Bracket on the Cisco ASR 9904 Router

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Figure 191: Interface Cable Routing Using the Line Card and Chassis Cable Management Bracket on the Cisco ASR 9910 Router

Connecting Cables to the RSP or RP

This section describes how to connect cables to the console, auxiliary, and Ethernet ports on the RSP/RP. The
console and auxiliary ports are both asynchronous serial ports; any devices connected to these ports must be
capable of asynchronous transmission. For example, most modems are asynchronous devices.
The figure below shows an example of an RSP with data terminal and modem connections called out.

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Figure 192: RSP Console and Auxiliary Port Connections

1 Console terminal 4 Console port

2 Modem 5 Auxiliary (AUX) port

3 RJ-45 Ethernet cables

The figure below shows an example of an RP with data terminal and modem connections called out.

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Figure 193: RP Console and Auxiliary Port Connections

1 Console terminal 4 Console port

2 Modem 5 Auxiliary (AUX) port

3 RJ-45 Ethernet cables

Caution The ports labeled Ethernet, Console, and Auxiliary (AUX) are safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits.
SELV circuits should only be connected to other SELV circuits.

Note RSP/RP cables are not available from Cisco, but they are available from any commercial cable vendor.

Note To comply with the intra-building lightning surge requirements of Telecordia GR-1089-CORE, Issue
II, Revision 01, February 1999, you must use a shielded cable when connecting to the console, auxiliary,
and Ethernet ports. The shielded cable is terminated by shielded connectors on both ends, with the cable
shield material tied to both connectors.

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Connecting to the Console Port

The system console port on the RSP/RP is an RJ-45 receptacle for connecting a data terminal to perform the
initial configuration of the router. The console port requires a straight-through RJ-45 cable.
See RSP and RP Port Connection Guidelines for additional information about the console port.
Follow this procedure to connect a data terminal to the RSP/RP console port:

Procedure

Step 1 Set your terminal to these operational values:

• 115200 Baud, 8 data, no parity, 2 stop bits with flow control none for the RP2 card on the Cisco ASR
9922 Router and the Cisco ASR 9912 Router
• 9600 Baud, 8 data, no parity, 2 stop bits with flow control none for all other RSP/RP cards

Step 2 Power off the data terminal.

Step 3 Attach the terminal end of the cable to the interface port on the data terminal.
Step 4 Attach the other end of the cable to the RSP/RP console port.
Step 5 Power on the data terminal.

Connecting to the Auxiliary Port

The auxiliary port on the RSP/RP is a RJ-45 receptacle for connecting a modem or other data communication
equipment (DCE) device (such as another router) to the RSP/RP. The asynchronous auxiliary port supports
hardware flow control and modem control.
See RSP and RP Port Connection Guidelines for additional information about the auxiliary port.
Follow this procedure to connect an asynchronous serial device to the RSP/RP auxiliary port:

Procedure

Step 1 Power off the asynchronous serial device.

Step 2 Attach the device end of the cable to the interface port on the asynchronous serial device.
Step 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the RSP/RP auxiliary port.
Step 4 Power on the asynchronous serial device.

Connecting to the Ethernet Management Ports

To connect cables to the RSP/RP management ports, attach Category 5 UTP cables directly to the MGT LAN
0 and MGT LAN 1 RJ-45 receptacles on the RSP/RP.

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See Management LAN Ports Connection Guidelines for additional information about the Ethernet management
LAN ports.

Note RJ-45 cables are not available from Cisco Systems; they are available from outside commercial cable
vendors. Use cables that comply with EIA/TIA-568 standards.

Caution Ethernet management ports are primarily used as Telnet ports into the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router,
and for booting or accessing Cisco software images over a network to which an Ethernet port is directly
connected. We strongly caution you to consider the security implications of enabling routing functions
on these ports.

Note The Ethernet interfaces on the RSP/RP are endstation devices only, not repeaters.

Follow these steps to connect an Ethernet cable to the RSP/RP RJ-45 Ethernet receptacle:

Procedure

Step 1 Plug the cable directly into the RJ-45 receptacle.

Step 2 Connect the network end of your RJ-45 cable to a switch, hub, repeater, or other external equipment.

Connecting the Alarm Cable

The router alarm connector, located on the RSP/RP front panel, is a 9-pin D-subconnector, labeled Alarm Out
(see the figure below).

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Figure 194: Alarm Out Cable Connector

1 Alarm Out cable connector

The alarm subconnector can be used to connect the router to an external site alarm maintenance system. Any
critical, major, and minor alarms generated by the router also energize alarm relays on the alarm card and
activate the external site alarm. The alarm relay contacts on the RSP/RP card consist of standard common,
normally open, and normally closed relay contacts that are wired to the Alarm Out connector pins.
Table 8: Alarm Connector Pinout , on page 56 lists the pin-to-signal correspondence between the connector
pins and the alarm relay contacts. Because alarm contact cables are entirely dependent on installation site
circumstances, alarm connector cables are not available from Cisco. For information about alarm connector
wiring requirements and the pinouts for the alarm connector interface, see Alarm Connection Guidelines.

Caution Only safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits can be connected to the Alarm Out connector. Maximum
rating for the alarm circuit is 100 mA, 50 V.

Note To comply with the intra-building lightning surge requirements of GR-1089-CORE, Issue II, Revision
01, February 1999, you must use a shielded cable when connecting to the external alarm port on the
RSP/RP card. The shielded cable is terminated by shielded connectors on both ends, with the cable
shield material tied to both connectors.

Connecting Power to the Router

Use the one of the following procedures to connect power to your router.

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Caution A router must be operated with all its power modules installed at all times for electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC).

Connecting Power to an AC-Powered Router

Follow these steps to connect the AC power cords to the router.

Note Connect each AC power supply to a dedicated power source (branch circuit). Each AC input power
supply operates at a nominal input level of 200 to 240 VAC. For more information on AC power input
levels, see Power Connection Guidelines, on page 31.

Procedure

Step 1 Check that the power switch is set to the STANDBY (0) position.
• On version 1 power trays, this switch is at the rear of the power tray.
• On version 2 and version 3 power trays, this switch is at the front of the power tray.

Step 2 Check that the circuit breaker assigned to the AC power source you are connecting is set to OFF.
Step 3 Connect the permanent ground connection (central office grounding system) to the NEBS grounding location
on the router chassis.
Caution To ensure that power remains off while you are performing this procedure, lock-out/tag-out the
circuit breaker switch in the off (0) position until you are ready to turn it on.

Step 4 Plug the AC power cord into the receptacle at the rear of the AC power tray (see the figure Typical AC Power
Connections to an AC Power Tray—Version 1 Power System for the version 1 power tray and see figure
Typical AC Power Connections to an AC Power Tray—Version 2 and Version 3 Power System for the version
2 and version 3 power tray).
Step 5 Close the retainer bracket to secure the AC power cord plug to the version 1 power tray receptacle. For the
version 2 and version 3 power tray, tighten the screw that clamps the AC power cord plug in place.

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Figure 195: Typical AC Power Connections to an AC Power Tray—Version 1 Power System

Figure 196: Typical AC Power Connections to an AC Power Tray—Version 2 and Version 3 Power System

Step 6 Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the AC source receptacle.
Step 7 Proceed to the Powering On the Router, on page 200.

Connecting Power to a DC-Powered Router

This section contains the procedures to connect the DC source power cables to a DC-powered router.
The color coding of source DC power cable leads depends on the color coding of the site DC power source.
Because there is no color code standard for source DC wiring, you must be sure that power source cables are
connected to the power module with the proper positive (+) and negative (–) polarity:
• In some cases, the source DC cable leads might have a positive (+) or a negative (–) label. This is a
relatively safe indication of the polarity, but you must verify the polarity by measuring the voltage between
the DC cable leads . Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) cable leads match the positive (+) and
negative (–) labels on the power module when making the measurement.
• Green (or green and yellow) cable typically indicates that it is a ground cable.

Caution DC power modules contain circuitry to trip the breaker on the power module if the power module detects
a reverse polarity condition. No damage should occur from reverse polarity, but you should correct a
reverse-polarity condition immediately.

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Note The length of the cables depends on the location of your router in relation to the source of DC power.
These cables and the cable lugs used to attach the cables to the router chassis are not available from
Cisco Systems. They are available from any commercial cable vendor. For more information on site
power and source DC cable requirements, seePower Connection Guidelines, on page 31 .

Caution To ensure that power remains off while you are performing this procedure, lock-out/tag-out the DC
circuit breaker switch in the off (0) position until you are ready to turn it on.

Follow these steps to connect the DC source power cables to a DC power tray:

Procedure

Step 1 Verify that the power tray switch is set to the STANDBY (0) position.
Step 2 Remove the clear plastic safety covers that fit over the DC power connection terminal studs.
Step 3 Connect the DC power cables in the following order (see Figure 197: Typical Power Connections to a Power
Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 1 Power System, on page 198 for the version 1 power system,
Figure 198: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power
System, on page 198 for the version 2 power system, and Figure 199: Typical Power Connections to a Power
Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 199 for the version 3 power system.
a) Ground cables first.
b) Positive cables next.
c) Negative cable last.
Step 4 Repeat Step 3 for the other power modules installed in the tray.
Caution To prevent injury and damage to the equipment, always attach the ground and source DC power
cable lugs to power tray terminals in the following order: (1) ground to ground, (2) positive (+) to
positive (+), (3) negative (–) to negative (–).

Caution Do not overtighten the nuts that secure the DC power cables to the power tray terminals. Using the
7/16 hex socket and torque wrench the nuts should be tightened to a torque of 45 to 50 in-lb.

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Figure 197: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 1 Power System

Figure 198: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power System

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Figure 199: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System

Figure 200: Location of DC Power Switch—Version 2 and Version 3 Power System

1 Power switch

Step 5 Replace the clear plastic safety covers over the connection terminal studs. Step 6 shows the plastic safety
cover being installed over the version 2 DC power tray connection terminals. The plastic covers for the version
2 DC power tray are similar.
Step 6 Proceed to Powering On the Router, on page 200.

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Powering On the Router

Note This equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes, depending on its neighboring devices be
fully up and running.

Follow these steps to turn on power to an AC-powered or DC-powered router:

Procedure

Step 1 Power on the circuit breaker to your power sources.

Step 2 Verify that the Power Input LED on each power module in the tray is lit.
Note On the DC power tray, the Power Input LED is lit solid green if both DC feeds are valid and blinks
green if only a single DC feed is valid.

Step 3 Set the power tray switch for Feed A Slots M03 to the ON (1) position. For the feeds, see Figure 195: Typical
AC Power Connections to an AC Power Tray—Version 1 Power System, on page 196 for the version 1 Figure
198: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power System,
on page 198 for the version 2 power system, and Figure 199: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for
a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 199 for the version 3 power system. For the
locations of the power switch, see Figure 198: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC
Power Module—Version 2 Power System, on page 198 for the version 1 power system Figure 199: Typical
Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 199
for the version 2 and version 3 power systems.
Step 4 Verify that the Power Output LED on each power module in the tray is lit.
Step 5 Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 for Slots M03 for Feed B.

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Troubleshooting the Installation
This chapter contains general troubleshooting information to help isolate the cause of any difficulties you
might encounter during the installation and initial startup of the system.
Although an overtemperature condition is unlikely at initial startup, environmental monitoring functions are
included in this chapter because they also monitor internal voltages.
• Troubleshooting Overview, on page 201
• Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem, on page 207
• Troubleshooting the Route Processor Subsystem, on page 219
• Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem, on page 220

Troubleshooting Overview
This section describes the methods used in troubleshooting the router. The troubleshooting methods are
organized according to the major subsystems in the router.
If you are unable to solve a problem on your own, you can contact a Cisco customer service representative
for assistance. Cisco customer service and technical support can be reached at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_contacts.html
When you call, please have the following information ready:
• Date you received the router and the chassis serial number (located on a label on the back of the chassis).
• Installed line cards and Cisco software release number:
• Use the show version command to determine which line cards are installed and the Cisco software
release number, if possible.
• Brief description of the symptoms and steps you have taken to isolate and solve the issue.
• Maintenance agreement or warranty information.

Troubleshooting Using a Subsystem Approach

To solve a system problem, try to isolate the problem to a specific subsystem. Compare current router behavior
with expected router behavior. Because a startup issue is usually attributable to one component, it is most
efficient to examine each subsystem, rather than trying to troubleshoot each router component.
This table describes the subsystems for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers:

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Table 13: Subsystem Descriptions for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers

Type of Subsystem Description

Power subsystem • Up to 8 AC input or DC input power supply modules can be installed in the
Cisco ASR 9010 Router chassis.
• Up to 4 AC input or DC input power supply modules installed in the Cisco
ASR 9006 Router chassis.
• Up to 6 AC input or DC input power supply modules installed in the Cisco
ASR 9904 Router chassis.
• Up to 3 AC input power supply modules or 4 DC input power supply
modules can be installed in the Cisco ASR 9906 Router chassis.
• Up to 6 AC input power supply modules or 8 DC input power supply
modules can be installed in the Cisco ASR 9910 Router chassis.
• Up to 12 AC input or DC input power supply modules installed in the Cisco
ASR 9912 Router chassis.
• Up to 16 AC input or DC input power supply modules installed in the Cisco
ASR 9922 Router chassis.

Chassis backplane The system transfers –54 VDC power from the power modules to the chassis
power distribution backplane and distributes it to all the cards through the backplane connectors.

Processor subsystem

Cisco ASR 9010 Router Includes the active Route Switch Processor (RSP) card (and optional, redundant
RSP card, if installed).
Cisco ASR 9006 Router
Up to eight line cards in the Cisco ASR 9010 Router and Cisco ASR 9910 Router,
Cisco ASR 9904 Router
four line cards in the Cisco ASR 9006 Router and Cisco ASR 9906 Router, and
Cisco ASR 9906 Router two line cards in the Cisco ASR 9904 Router.
Cisco ASR 9910 Router Note The RSP and line cards are equipped with onboard processors. The
RSP downloads a copy of the Cisco software image to each line card
processor. The system uses an alphanumeric display on the active RSP
to display status and error messages, which can help in troubleshooting.

Cisco ASR 9922 Router Includes the active Route Processor (RP) card, standby redundant RP card.
Cisco ASR 9912 Router Up to 20 line cards in the Cisco ASR 9922 Router or 10 line cards in the Cisco
ASR 9912 Router.
Note The RP and line cards are equipped with onboard processors. The RP
downloads a copy of the Cisco software image to each line card
processor. The system uses an alphanumeric display on the active RP
to display status and error messages, which can help in troubleshooting.

Cooling subsystem

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Type of Subsystem Description

Cisco ASR 9010 Router Consists of one or two fan trays, which circulate air through the card cage to cool
the cards, and two fans in each of the power modules, which circulate cooling
Cisco ASR 9006 Router
air through the power module.
Cisco ASR 9904 Router
Cisco ASR 9906 Router
Cisco ASR 9910 Router
Cisco ASR 9912 Router

Cisco ASR 9922 Router Consists of four fan trays, which circulate air through the top and bottom line
card cages to cool the cards, and two fans in each of the power modules, which
circulate cooling air through the power module.

Note There are two types of image files, -P PIE files, and x86-based -PX PIE files. -P PIE files are for use
on Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers with RSP route switch processors (RSP-4G and RSP-8G). -PX PIE
files are for use on the routers with RSP-440/RSP-440 Lite and RSP-880/RSP880-LT route switch
processors, and the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router route processors.

Normal Router Startup Sequence

You can generally determine when and where the router failed during the startup sequence by checking the
status LEDs on the power modules, and the alphanumeric displays on the RSP, RP, and line cards.
In a normal router startup sequence, the following sequence of events and conditions occur:
1. The fan in each power module receives power and begins drawing air through the power supply.
The power module input power and output power indicators are on.
1. The fans in the fan tray receive power and begin drawing air through the chassis.
The fan tray OK indicator is on.
1. As the power-on and boot process progresses for the RSP/RP, the status of the RSP/RP appears on the
alphanumeric display on the front panel of the card.

Identifying Startup Issues

This table shows the contents of the alphanumeric displays on the various RSP/RP cards, as well as the normal
LED states on the power modules (AC or DC) and the fan tray after a successful system startup.

Note For the RSP/RP card to communicate properly to a power module in a power tray, the appropriate input
power should be present.

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Table 14: Alphanumeric Displays and LEDs at System Startup

Component Type of Indicator Display Contents/LED Status and Meaning

RSP card Alphanumeric display INIT—Card is inserted and microcontroller is initialized

BOOT—Board is powered on and CPU is booting
IMEM—Start initializing memory
IGEN—Start initializing the board
ICBC—Start initializing communication with the microcontroller
PDxy—Loading programmable devices (x = FPGA, y = ROMMON)
PSTx—Power on self test x
RMN—All tests are finished and ROMMON is ready for commands
LOAD—Downloading Minimum Boot Image (MBI) image to CPU
MBI—Starting execution of MBI
IOXR—Cisco IOS XR software is starting execution
ACTV—RSP role is determined to be active RSP
STBY—RSP role is determined to be standby RSP
PREP—Preparing disk boot

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Component Type of Indicator Display Contents/LED Status and Meaning

RSP-440 Alphanumeric display INIT—Card is inserted and microcontroller is initialized

RSP-440 Lite BOOT—Board is powered on and CPU is booting
RSP-880 IMEM—Start initializing memory
RSP880-LT IGEN—Start initializing the board
RSP4-S ICBC—Start initializing communication with the microcontroller
SCPI—Board is not plugged in properly
RSP-440/RSP 440-Lite:
• STID—CBC was unable to read slot ID pins correctly
• PSEQ—CBC detected power sequencer failure
• DBPO—CBC detected an issue during board power up
• KPWR—CBC detected an issue during board power up
• LGNP—CBC detected an issue during board power up
• LGNI—CBC detected an issue during board power up

RMN—All tests are finished and ROMMON is ready for commands

LOAD—Downloading MBI image to CPU
RRST—ROMMON is performing a soft reset after 5 consecutive MBI
validation requests timed out
MVB—ROMMON trying MBI validation boot
MBI—Starting execution of MBI
IOXR—Cisco IOS XR software is starting execution
LDG—The RSP is loading (MBI started and card preparing for activity)
INCP—The software or configuration is incompatible with the RSP
OOSM—The RSP is in Out of Service, Maintenance mode
ACTV—RSP role is determined to be active RSP
STBY—RSP role is determined to be standby RSP
PREP—Preparing disk boot

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Component Type of Indicator Display Contents/LED Status and Meaning

RP card Alphanumeric display INIT—Card is inserted and microcontroller is initialized

RP2 card BOOT—Board is powered on and CPU is booting
IMEM—Start initializing memory
IGEN—Start initializing the board
ICBC—Start initializing communication with the microcontroller
SCPI—Board is not plugged in properly
STID—CBC was unable to read slot ID pins correctly
PSEQ—CBC detected power sequencer failure
DBPO—CBC detected an issue during board power up
KPWR—CBC detected an issue during board power up
LGNP—CBC detected an issue during board power up
LGNI—CBC detected an issue during board power up
RMN—All tests are finished and ROMMON is ready for commands
LOAD—Downloading MBI image to CPU
RRST—ROMMON is performing a soft reset after 5 consecutive MBI
validation requests timed out
MVB—ROMMON trying MBI validation boot
MBI—Starting execution of MBI
IOXR—Cisco IOS XR software is starting execution
LDG—The RP is loading (MBI started and card preparing for activity)
INCP—The software or configuration is incompatible with the RP
OOSM—The RP is in Out of Service, Maintenance mode
ACTV—RP role is determined to be active RP
STBY—RP role is determined to be standby RP
PREP—Preparing disk boot

Line Cards Status LED Green: The line card is enabled and ready for use.

AC Power Modules Power status LEDs Input power indicator on (green): Input AC power OK.
Output power indicator on (green): Output DC power OK.
Fault LED off (red): No fault is present. The correct power module voltages
are present and no faults have been detected.

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Component Type of Indicator Display Contents/LED Status and Meaning

DC Power Modules Power status LEDs Input power indicator on (green): Input DC power OK. On the DC power tray,
the Power Input LED is lit solid green if both DC feeds are valid and blinks
green if only a single DC feed is valid.
Output power indicator on (green): Output DC power OK.
Fault LED off (red): No fault is present. The correct power module voltages
are present and no faults have been detected.

Fan Trays Fan tray status LED Green LED on: Fan Tray OK.
The fan tray fans are operating correctly.

Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem

This section contains information to troubleshoot the power subsystems:

Note For the RSP/RP card to communicate properly to a power module in a power tray, input power to at
least one of the three power modules in the power tray should be present.

Troubleshooting the AC Input Power Subsystem

AC input power modules are monitored for internal temperature, voltage, and current load by the RSP/RP. If
the router detects an extreme condition, it generates an alarm and logs the appropriate warning messages on
the console.
The figure titled "Version 1 Power Module Status Indicators" shows the status indicators for the version 1
power module. The figure titled "Version 2 Power Module Power Module Status Indicators" shows the status
indicators for the version 2 power module, and the figure titled "Version 3 AC Power Module Status Indicators"
shows the status indicators for the version 3 AC power module. The indicator definitions follow the two
figures.

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Figure 201: Version 1 Power Module Status Indicators

1 Input power LED ON continuously when the input

voltage is present and within the
correct range
BLINKING when the input voltage
is out of acceptable range
OFF when no input voltage is
present

2 Output power LED ON when the power module output

voltage is present
BLINKING when the power
module is in a power limit or
overcurrent condition

3 Fault LED ON to indicate that a power module

failure has occurred

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Figure 202: Version 2 Power Module Power Module Status Indicators

1 Input power LED ON continuously when the input

voltage is present and within the
correct range
BLINKING when the input voltage
is out of acceptable range
OFF when no input voltage is
present

2 Output power LED ON when the power module output

voltage is present
BLINKING when the power
module is in a power limit or
overcurrent condition

3 Fault LED ON to indicate that a power module

failure has occurred

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Figure 203: Version 3 AC Power Module Status Indicators

1 Input power LED ON continuously when the input

voltage is present and within the
correct range
BLINKING when the input voltage
is out of acceptable range
OFF when no input voltage is
present

2 Output power LED ON when the power module output

voltage is present
BLINKING when the power
module is in a power limit or
overcurrent condition

3 Fault LED ON to indicate that a power module

failure has occurred

Follow these steps to troubleshoot the AC power module if it is not operating properly.

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Procedure

Step 1 Make sure the power module is seated properly by ejecting and reseating the power module. Check that:
• Latch on the door/ejector lever is locked securely.
• Power switch on the power tray is set to the ON (1) position.

Step 2 Make sure the router is powered on and that all power cords are connected properly. Check that the:
• Power cords plugged into the power tray receptacles are secured in place with their retention clips.
• Power cords at the power source end are securely plugged into their own AC power outlets.
• Source AC circuit breaker is switched on.

Step 3 Check the power supply status LED indicators:

• Input power LED (green)—Indicates that the AC power input is operating normally, and the source AC
input voltage of 200 to 240 VAC is within the nominal operating range.
If the input power LED is blinking, the input voltage is out of acceptable range. Verify that each AC
power source is operating in the nominal range of 200 to 240 VAC.
Note On the DC power tray, the Power Input LED is lit solid green if both DC feeds are valid and
blinks green if only a single DC feed is valid.
• Output power LED (green)—Indicates that the DC power output is operating normally and the –54 VDC
output voltage to the backplane are within the nominal operating range. This indicator lights only when
the power switch at the rear of the power tray is set to the ON (1) position. See Figure 200: Location of
DC Power Switch—Version 2 and Version 3 Power System, on page 199.
• If the Output power LED remains off after checking all the power sources, replace the power supply
with a spare. If the spare power module does not work, troubleshoot the power tray in which the
module is plugged.
• If the output power LED is blinking, the power module is in a power limit or overcurrent condition.
Make sure that each power cord is connected to a dedicated AC power source. Verify that each AC
power source is operating in the nominal range of 200 to 240 VAC and is supplying a minimum
service of 20 A, North America (or 13 A, international).

• Fault LED (red)—Indicates that the system has detected a fault within the power supply. This indicator
remains off during normal operation. If the fault LED is on:
• If your system has more than one power tray (Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9922 Router,
and Cisco ASR 9912 Router) with power modules installed for redundancy, you can toggle the
power switch at the rear of the first power tray off and then on. If the fault LED remains on after
several attempts to power it on, replace the power module with a spare.
• If the spare power module also fails, the problem could be a faulty power tray backplane connector.
Power off the router and contact a Cisco service representative for assistance.
• Verify that the power module fans are operating properly.
• Verify that the fan tray is operating properly.

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If the power module fans and the fan trays are operating properly, replace the existing power module with a
spare.
Caution Because the AC input power subsystems use redundant power modules, a problem with the DC
output voltage to the backplane from only one power module should not affect router operation.
When the router is equipped with two AC power supplies, it powers on and operates even if one
power supply fails. However, complete router functionality may be affected depending on the system
load.

Troubleshooting the DC Input Power Subsystem

DC input power supplies are monitored for internal temperature, voltage, and current load by the RSP/RP. If
the router detects an extreme condition, it generates an alarm and logs the appropriate warning messages on
the console.
The figure titled Version 1 Power Module Status Indicators shows the status indicators for the version 1 power
module, and the figure titled Version 2 Power Module Power Module Status Indicators shows the status
indicators for the version 2 power module, and the figure titled Version 3 DC Power Module Status Indicators
shows the status indicators for the version 3 DC power module. The indicator definitions follow the two
figures.

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Figure 204: Version 3 DC Power Module Status Indicators

1 Input power LED ON continuously when the input

voltage is present and within the
correct range
BLINKING when the input voltage
is out of acceptable range
Note On the DC power tray,
the Power Input LED is
lit solid green if both
DC feeds are valid and
blinks green if only a
single DC feed is valid.
OFF when no input voltage is
present

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2 Output power LED ON when the power module output

voltage is present
BLINKING when the power
module is in a power limit or
overcurrent condition

3 Fault LED ON to indicate that a power module

failure has occurred

Troubleshooting a DC Power Module

Follow these steps to troubleshoot a DC power module if it is not operating properly.

Procedure

Step 1 Make sure the power module is seated properly by ejecting and reseating the power module. Check that:
• Latch on the door/ejector lever is locked securely.
• Power switch on the power tray is set to the ON (1) position.

Step 2 Make sure the router is powered on and that all power cords are connected properly. Check that the:
• Power cables are securely attached to their power module terminal studs.
• Power cables are securely attached at the DC source end.
• Source DC circuit breaker is switched on.

Step 3 Check the power supply status LED indicators:

• Input power LED (green)—Indicates that the DC power input is operating normally, and the source DC
input voltage is within the nominal operating range of –40 to –72 VDC.
• If the input power LED is blinking, input connections to the power module are loose or not connected,
or the input voltage is below the minimum. Verify that DC power from the source is operating in
the nominal range of –40 to –72 VDC.
Note On the DC power tray, the Power Input LED is lit solid green if both DC feeds are valid
and blinks green if only a single DC feed is valid. Check the input connections to the
power module.
• If the indicator is still flashing after you perform the above checks, replace the power module.

• Output power LED (green)—Indicates that the DC power output is operating normally, and the –54 VDC
output voltage to the backplane is within the nominal operating range. This indicator lights only when
the power switch at the rear of the power tray is set to the ON (1) position. See Figure 200: Location of
DC Power Switch—Version 2 and Version 3 Power System, on page 199.
• If the output power LED remains off after checking all the power sources, replace the power module
with a spare. If the spare power module does not work, troubleshoot the power tray in which the
module is plugged.

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• If the output power LED is blinking, the power module is in a power limit or overcurrent condition.
Make sure that each power cable is connected to a dedicated DC power source. Verify that each
DC power source is operating in the nominal range of –40 to –72 VDC.

• Fault LED (red)—Indicates that the system has detected a fault within the power supply. This indicator
remains off during normal operation. If the fault LED is on, check the following:
• If your system has more than one power tray (Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9922 Router,
and Cisco ASR 9912 Router) with power modules installed for redundancy, you can toggle the
power switch at the rear of the first power tray off and then on. If the fault LED is still on, eject and
reseat the power module. If the fault LED remains on after several attempts to power it on, replace
the power module with a spare.
• If the spare power module also fails, the problem could be a faulty power tray backplane connector.
Power off the router and contact a Cisco service representative for assistance.
• Verify that the power module fans are operating properly.
• Verify that the fan tray is operating properly.
• If the power module fans and the fan trays are operating properly, replace the faulty power module
with a spare.

Caution Because there are redundant power modules, a problem with the DC output voltage to the backplane
from only one power module should not affect router operation. When the router is equipped with
two DC power supplies, it powers on even if one power supply fails. However, complete router
functionality may be affected depending on the system load.

Additional Power Subsystem Troubleshooting Information

This section contains additional troubleshooting information to help you isolate the cause of a power problem.

Obtaining Temperature and Environmental Information

If both the RSP/RP and fan trays are operating, all internal correct DC voltages are present.
Enter the show environment command at the router admin prompt to display temperature and voltage
information for each installed card, fan tray, and power module as shown in this example:
RP/0/RSP0/CPU0:router(admin) #show environment

Temperature Information
---------------------------------------------

R/S/I Modules Inlet Hotspot

Temperature Temperature
(deg C) (deg C)

0/RSP0/*
host 25.3 41.6

0/0/*
host 29.2 30.0
0/1/*

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host 35.0 46.6

0/FT0/*
host 21.2 20.8
0/FT1/*
host 22.0 21.5

Voltage Information
---------------------------------------------

R/S/I Modules Sensor (mV) Margin

0/RSP0/*

host VP3P3_CAN 3300 n/a

host VP2P5 2499 n/a
host VP3P3 3299 n/a
host VP1P2 1199 n/a
host VP1P5 1500 n/a
host VP1P8 1800 n/a
host VP5P0 5000 n/a
host VP7P0 6999 n/a
host VP2P5_DB 2499 n/a
host VP1P8_DB 1800 n/a
host VP1P5_DB 1500 n/a
host VP1P2_DB 1199 n/a
host VP0P75_DB 750 n/a
host VP1P05_DB 1050 n/a
host VP1P8_ENSO 1800 n/a
host VP1P0_SAC0_VDDA 1000 n/a
host VP1P0_SAC0_VDDD_VDDACM 999 n/a
host VP1P2_SERDES_PLL_LGN 1199 n/a
host VP1P0_SAC1_VDDD_VDDACM 999 n/a
host VP1P0_SAC1_VDDA 999 n/a
host VP1P0_SAC1_VDD 1000 n/a
host VP1P0_SAC0_VDD 1000 n/a
host VP1P0_DAO 999 n/a
host VP1P0_KAW_LDO 1000 n/a
host VP1P0_MGTVCC_DAO 1000 n/a
host VP1P2_SERDES_PLL_DAO 1200 n/a
host VP1P0_SKT_IO 1000 n/a
host VP1P0_SKT_CORE 1000 n/a
host VP1P9_LDO 1900 n/a
host VP1P8_10GPHY_LDO 1800 n/a
host VP1P2_10GPHY_01 1200 n/a
host VP0P75_TMX_VTT 743 n/a
host VP3P3_OCXO 3300 n/a
host VP1P8_OCXO 1799 n/a
host VP1P0_ARB 999 n/a

0/0/*
host IBV 10552 n/a
host 5.0V 4939 n/a
host VP3P3_CAN 3275 n/a
host 3.3V 3303 n/a
host 2.5V 2515 n/a
host 1.8VB 1803 n/a
host 1.2VB 1203 n/a
host 1.8VA 1795 n/a
host 0.9VB 881 n/a
host 1.2V_LDO_BRG0 1195 n/a
host 1.2V_LDO_BRG1 1196 n/a
host 1.8VC 1806 n/a
host 1.5VB 1504 n/a

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host 1.5VA 1499 n/a

host 1.1V(1.05V_CPU) 1051 n/a
host 0.75VA 749 n/a
host 0.75VB_0.75VC 754 n/a
host 1.1VB 1101 n/a
host 1.2V_TCAM0 1203 n/a
host 1.2V_TCAM1 1202 n/a
host 1.0V_Bridge_LDO 995 n/a
host 1.0VB 1046 n/a
host 0.75VD_and_0.75VE 755 n/a
host 1.2V_TCAM2 1208 n/a
host 1.2V_TCAM3 1203 n/a
host 1.5VC 1507 n/a
host 1.8VD 1793 n/a
host 1.1VC 1105 n/a
host ZARLINK_3.3V 3284 n/a
host ZARLINK_1.8V 1810 n/a
host 1.2V_DB 1200 n/a
host 3.3V_DB 3320 n/a
host 2.5V_DB 2498 n/a
host 1.5V_DB 1493 n/a
host 1.8V_DB 1827 n/a
host 5.0V_XFP_DB 5034 n/a
host 1.2VB_DB 1226 n/a

0/1/*
host IBV 10460 n/a
host 5.0V 4920 n/a
host VP3P3_CAN 3283 n/a
host 3.3V 3294 n/a
host 2.5V 2510 n/a
host 1.8VB 1804 n/a
host 1.2VB 1203 n/a
host 1.8VA 1794 n/a
host 0.9VB 882 n/a
host 1.2V_LDO_BRG0 1191 n/a
host 1.2V_LDO_BRG1 1194 n/a
host 1.8VC 1816 n/a
host 1.5VB 1508 n/a
host 1.5VA 1497 n/a
host 1.1V(1.05V_CPU) 1054 n/a
host 0.75VA 749 n/a
host 0.75VB_0.75VC 755 n/a
host 1.1VB 1104 n/a
host 1.2V_TCAM0 1205 n/a
host 1.2V_TCAM1 1207 n/a
host 1.0V_Bridge_LDO 995 n/a
host 1.0VB 1047 n/a
host 0.75VD_and_0.75VE 753 n/a
host 1.2V_TCAM2 1207 n/a
host 1.2V_TCAM3 1199 n/a
host 1.5VC 1503 n/a
host 1.8VD 1805 n/a
host 1.1VC 1102 n/a
host ZARLINK_3.3V 3272 n/a
host ZARLINK_1.8V 1811 n/a
host 1.2V_DB 1197 n/a
host 3.3V_DB 3318 n/a
host 2.5V_DB 2540 n/a
host 1.5V_DB 1511 n/a

LED Information
---------------------------------------------

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R/S/I Modules LED Status

0/RSP0/*
host Critical-Alarm Off
host Major-Alarm Off
host Minor-Alarm Off
host ACO Off

Fan Information
---------------------------------------------

Fan speed (rpm):

FAN0 FAN1 FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 FAN5

0/FT0/*
7080 7020 6990 7020 6960 6900
0/FT1/*
6900 6900 7110 6960 6900 7020
Power Supply Information
---------------------------------------------

R/S/I Modules Sensor Watts Status

0/PM0/*
host PM 3000 Ok

Power Shelves Type: AC

Total Power Capacity: 3000W

Usable Power Capacity: 3000W
Supply Failure Protected Capacity: 0W
Worst Case Power Used: 1910W

Slot Max Watts

---- ---------
0/RSP0/CPU0 250
0/RSP1/CPU0 250 (default)
0/0/CPU0 375
0/1/CPU0 375
0/FT0/SP 330 (default)
0/FT1/SP 330 (default)

Worst Case Power Available: 1090W

Supply Protected Capacity Available: Not Protected

Troubleshooting the Power Distribution System

The power distribution system consists of:
• AC or DC power modules, which supply –54 VDC to the backplane.
• Chassis backplane, which carries voltage to chassis components.
• DC-to-DC converters, which convert –54 VDC from the backplane to the correct voltages required by
the line cards.
Follow these steps to troubleshoot the power distribution system:

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Procedure

Step 1 Check each power module to make sure that:

• Power module door is fully closed and properly secured by its latch.
• Green Input Power LED is on.
• Green Output Power LED is on.
• Red Fault LED is off.
If the power modules meet the above criteria, then the correct source power is present and within tolerance
and output DC power is present. The power modules are functioning properly.

Step 2 Make sure the fan trays are operating:

• If the fan trays are functioning, then the –54 VDC from the chassis backplane and the cables from the
backplane to the fan trays are functioning properly.
• If one or both fan trays are not functioning, there may be a problem with either the fan trays themselves,
or the –54 VDC power supplied to the fan trays. Eject and reseat the fan trays.
• If a fan tray is still not operating, there could be a problem with the fan tray controller card or cable.
Replace the fan tray.
• Contact your Cisco representative if replacing a fan tray or both fan trays does not fix the problem.

Troubleshooting the Route Processor Subsystem

The router processor subsystem consists of the route processor located on the RSP card. The RSP and the line
cards each have the same onboard CPU serving as the main processor. The Controller Area Network (CAN)
microcontroller processor monitors the environment and controls the onboard DC-to-DC converters.

Note A minimally configured router must have an RSP/RP installed in RSP slot 0 or RP slot 0 of the card
cage to operate. If the router is equipped with a redundant RSP/RP, the redundant RSP/RP must be
installed in RSP slot 1 or RP slot 1 of the card cage.

This section contains information to troubleshoot the route processor subsystem, including:

RSP and RP Front Panel Indicators

Refer to the RSP and RP Front Panel Indicators section in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services
Router Overview and Reference Guide for detailed information about the Route System Processor (RSP) or
Route Processor (RP) cards front panel LED indicators and LED dot-matrix display.

Fabric Card Front Panel Indicator

The front panel of the fabric card (FC) has one tri-color LED indicator for system information.

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Troubleshooting Line Cards and Modular Port Adapters

Refer to the Fabric Controller Card section in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Overview
and Reference Guide for detailed information about the Fabric Card front panel LED indicators.

Troubleshooting Line Cards and Modular Port Adapters

See the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Guide for
information about troubleshooting line cards and modular port adapters (MPA).

Monitoring Critical, Major, and Minor Alarm Status

The alarms can warn of:
• Overtemperature condition on a component in the card cage
• Fan failure in a fan tray
• Overcurrent condition in a power supply
• Out-of-tolerance voltage on one of the cards
• Insertion count for an RSP card, RP, card, FC, or LC has reached a specified threshold. For more
information on OIR insertion counts, see OIR Monitoring.

The alarm LEDs are controlled by the CAN microcontroller software, which sets the threshold levels for
triggering the different stages of alarms.
The RSP/RP card continuously polls the system for temperature, voltage, current, and fan speed values. If a
threshold value is exceeded, the RSP/RP sets the appropriate alarm severity level on the alarm card, which
lights the corresponding LED, and energizes the appropriate alarm display relays to activate any external
audible or visual alarms wired to the alarm display. The RSP/RP also logs a message about the threshold
violation on the system console.

Note If one or more of the alarm LEDs is on, check the system console for messages describing the alarm.

Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem

You may need to troubleshoot the cooling subsystem if an overtemperature condition occurs. The cooling
subsystem of the router consists of a fan tray in the chassis and a fan in each of the power supplies. The fan
tray and the power supply fans circulate air to maintain acceptable operating temperatures within the router.

Caution When troubleshooting the fan trays, never unplug all the fan trays at the same time.

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Chassis Cooling Requirements

The Cisco ASR 9000 Series supports version 1 and version 2 fan trays. Version 2 high-speed fans provide
additional cooling for new generation line cards that draw more power and generate more heat. This table
lists the chassis cooling requirements for these cards.

Table 15: Chassis Cooling Requirements for Next Generation Line Cards

Chassis Type and Fan Tray 4x100GE 8x100GE Mod200 (1xNPU) 20x10GE Mod200 (1xNPU),
Low density EP 2x100GE EP

Cisco ASR 9922, V2 fan tray -5 to 50°C -5 to 50 °C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C

0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m

Cisco ASR 9912, V1 fan tray -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C
0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m

Cisco ASR 9010, V2 fan tray, low -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C
power optics (less than 1.5W)
0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m

Cisco ASR 9010, V2 fan tray, high -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 45°C -5 to 50°C
power optics (greater than 1.5W) (SFP+)
0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m
0 to 1800 m

Cisco ASR 9006 with baffle, V2 fan -5 to 40°C -5 to 40°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 45°C -5 to 50°C
tray (SFP+)
0 to 3000 m 0 to 3000 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m
0 to 1800 m

Cisco ASR 9904 with baffle, V1 fan -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C
tray
0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m

Cisco ASR 9906, V1 fan tray -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C
0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m

Cisco ASR 9910 Router with baffle, -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C -5 to 50°C
V2 fan tray
0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m 0 to 1800 m

Fan Tray Operation

The fan trays maintain acceptable operating temperatures for the internal components by drawing cooling air
through a replaceable air filter into the switch fabric and alarm card cage and then through the line card and
RSP card cage.
See the Chassis Air Flow Guidelines section for the cooling paths for the ASR 9000 Routers.
The fan tray contains 12 fans (Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9904 Router, Cisco ASR 9910 Router,
Cisco ASR 9922 Router, and Cisco ASR 9912 Router), seven fans (Cisco ASR 9906 Router), or six fans
(Cisco ASR 9006 Router), a controller card, and one front panel status LED indicator:

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• Green—Fan tray is functioning properly.

• Red—There is a fault detected in the fan tray.

If the air temperature inside the chassis rises, blower speed increases to provide additional cooling air to the
internal components. If the internal air temperature continues to rise beyond the specified threshold, the system
environmental monitor shuts down all internal power to prevent equipment damage because of excessive heat.
If the system detects that one or more of the fans in the fan tray has failed, it displays a warning message on
the system console. Except for the Cisco ASR 9922, the remaining fans go to full speed to compensate for
the loss of the failed fan.

Note The Cisco ASR 9922 supports dynamic fan-speed algorithm (DFSA). DFSA sets the fan speed based
on the temperature change. In case of a fan failure on the Cisco ASR 9922, the software increases the
fan speed to the next level.

Caution Due to air leakage, the chassis should not be operated with any of the fan trays completely missing.
Replace any missing fan tray within five minutes. Any fan tray replacement should be performed when
the chassis is back to room temperature.

Power Module Fans

Each AC or DC power module is equipped with two fans that draw cooling air in through the front of the
power module and force warm air out the back of the power tray:
• If the power source is within the required range, the power supply fan remains on.
• If a fan fails:
• Power module detects an internal overtemperature condition.
• Fault and Temp indicators light.
• Power module sends an overtemperature warning to the system and then shuts down the system.

For additional power supply troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem, on page
207.

Note For the RSP/RP to communicate properly to a power module in a power tray, input power to at least
one of the three power modules in the power tray should be present.

Overtemperature Conditions
The following console error message indicates that the system has detected an overtemperature condition or
out-of-tolerance power value inside the system:

Queued messages:

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%ENVM-1-SHUTDOWN: Environmental Monitor initiated shutdown

The preceding message could also indicate a faulty component or temperature sensor. Enter the show
environment command or the show environment all command at the user EXEC prompt to display
information about the internal system environment. The information generated by these commands includes:
• Voltage measurements on each card from the DC-to-DC converter
• The +5 VDC for the I2C module
• Operating voltage for the fan trays
• Temperature measurements received by two sensors on each card (one for inlet air temperature and one
for the card’s hot-spot temperature) as well as temperature measurements from sensors located in each
power module

If an environmental shutdown results from an overtemperature or out-of-tolerance condition, the Fault indicator
on the power supply lights before the system shuts down.
Although an overtemperature condition is unlikely at initial system startup, make sure that:
• Heated exhaust air from other equipment in the immediate environment is not entering the chassis card
cage vents.
• You allow sufficient air flow by maintaining a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) of clearance at both the
inlet and exhaust openings on the chassis and the power modules to allow cool air to enter freely and hot
air to be expelled from the chassis.

Isolating Cooling Subsystem Problems

Follow these steps to isolate a problem with the chassis cooling system if you have an overtemperature
condition:

Procedure

Step 1 Make sure the fan trays are operating properly when you power on the system. To determine if a fan tray is
operating, check the LED indicator on each fan tray front panel:
• OK (green)—Fan tray is functioning properly and receiving –48 VDC power, indicating that the cables
from the chassis backplane to the fan tray are good.
• Fail (red)—Fault is detected in the fan tray. Replace the fan tray.
• If neither indicator is on and the blower is not operating, there may be a problem with either the fan tray
or the –48 VDC power supplied to the fan tray. Go to Step 2.
Caution Never unplug all the fan trays at the same time.

Step 2 Eject and reseat the fan tray making sure the captive screws are securely tightened to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb.
If the fan tray still does not function, go to Step 3.

Step 3 Check for –48 VDC power by looking at the LED indicators on each power module:
• If the Pwr OK indicator is on and the Fault indicator is off on each power module, it indicates that the
fan trays are receiving –48 VDC:

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• If a fan tray is still not functioning, there could be a problem with the fan tray controller card or an
undetected problem in the fan tray cable. Replace the fan tray.
• If the new fan tray does not function, contact a Cisco customer service representative for assistance.
• If the Fault indicator is on, the power supply is faulty. Replace the power supply.
• If the Temp and Fault indicators are on, an overtemperature condition exists:
• Verify that the power supply fan is operating properly.
• If the fan is not operating, replace the power supply.
• Contact your Cisco representative if replacing the power supply does not fix the problem.

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Components
The router is equipped as ordered and is ready for installation and startup when it is shipped. As network
requirements change, you may need to upgrade the system by adding or changing components. This chapter
describes how to maintain router components.
• Prerequisites and Preparation, on page 225
• Replacing the Chassis Air Filter, on page 228
• Removing and Replacing the Fan Trays, on page 235
• Removing and Replacing Power System Components, on page 237
• Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page 250
• Repackaging the Line Card for Return Shipment, on page 253
• Migrating from RP1 to RP2 Card, on page 257
• Migrating from RP2 to RP3/RP3-X Card, on page 260
• Migrating from RP3 to RP3-X Card, on page 263
• Migrating from RSP440 to RSP880 or RSP880-LT Card , on page 266
• Migrating from A99-RSP to RSP880-LT Card (ASR 9906 Router), on page 268
• Migrating from A99-RSP/RSP880/RSP880-LT to RSP5/RSP5-X Card, on page 271
• Migrating from RSP5 to RSP5-X Card, on page 274
• Migrating from FC1 to FC2 Card, on page 276
• Migrating from A99-SFC2 to A99-SFC3 Card, on page 277
• Migrating from A99-SFC-S/A99-SFC-T to A99-SFC3-S/A99-SFC3-T Card, on page 278
• Removing a Chassis from the Equipment Rack, on page 279
• Packing a Chassis for Shipment, on page 280
• Installing a Replacement Chassis in the Equipment Rack, on page 280

Prerequisites and Preparation

Before you perform any of the procedures in this chapter, be sure that you:
• Review the Safety Guidelines, on page 1.
• Read the safety and ESD-prevention guidelines described in Compliance and Safety Information, on
page 2.
• Ensure that you have all the necessary tools and equipment before beginning the procedure.

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Field Replaceable Units

Have access to the safety and compliance document during the installation, see:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/asr9000/hardware/rcsi/regulatory/compliance/asr9krcsi.html

Field Replaceable Units

In the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9010 Router, and Cisco ASR 9904 Router, the following components
are field replaceable units (FRU):
• All line cards
• RSP cards
• Power modules
• Fan trays
• Air filters
• Line card and RSP blank fillers
• Compact flash disk
• Transceiver modules
• Optional card cage doors (Cisco ASR 9010 Router only)

Note The backplane is not field-replaceable.

In the Cisco ASR 9906 Router, Cisco ASR 9910 Router, Cisco ASR 9912 Router, and Cisco ASR 9922
Router, the following components are FRUs:
• All line cards
• RP cards
• RSP cards (only for Cisco ASR 9906 Router and Cisco ASR 9910 Router)
• Fabric cards
• Power modules
• Fan trays and covers
• Air filters
• Foam media (only for Cisco ASR 9922 Router, Cisco ASR 9912 Router)
• Blank line card fillers
• Transceiver modules
• Optional card cage doors

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Online Insertion and Removal

Note The backplane, midplane (only for Cisco ASR 9906 Router and Cisco ASR 9910 Router), PEM, and
BPID cards are not FRUs but are field serviceable.

Online Insertion and Removal

Most Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers FRUs can be removed and replaced with the power on and the system
operating. This is known as online insertion and removal (OIR). Power modules, fan trays, Route Switch
Processor (RSP) cards, Route Processor (RP) cards, Fabric Controller (FC) cards, Line Cards (LCs), shared
port adapter (SPA), and SPA interface processor (SIP) cards all support OIR. Unless otherwise noted, the
maintenance tasks described in this chapter can be performed while the router remains powered on.

Caution Never unplug all the fan trays at the same time.

Note Although the power trays are not a true FRU because they do not support OIR, a procedure for replacing
the power trays in Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers is included in this chapter if a replacement becomes
necessary.

The following table displays the supported line cards, ports, and OIR duration for QDD-400G-ZR-S and
QDD-400G-ZRP-S optical modules:

Table 16: Supported Line Cards, Ports, and OIR Duration for QDD-400G-ZR-S and QDD-400G-ZRP-S Optical Modules

Line card Supported front panel Maximum supported OIR duration at

ports mean sea level (MSL) with
QDD-400G-ZR-S and
QDD-400G-ZRP-S optical modules

A9K-20HG-FLEX-SE/A9K-20HG-FLEX-TR 0, 7, 8, 12, 19 1 minute at 30°C (or 86°F)

A9K-8HG-FLEX-SE/A9K-8HG-FLEX-TR 0, 7 3 minutes at 30°C (or 86°F)

A99-10X400GE-X-SE/A99-10X400GE-X-TR 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 1 minute at 30°C (or 86°F)

A9903-20HG-PEC 0, 4, 8, 12, 16 45 seconds at 30°C (or 86°F)

OIR Monitoring
The BPID board monitors OIR by counting the number of card insertions for each slot and saving that
information in non-volatile memory. OIR monitoring is done for all fan trays, RSP cards, RP cards, FCs, and
LCs. A card insertion is determined by the CAN Bus Controller (CBC) of the inserted card booting up and
sending a CBC message which is intercepted by the BPID board. Note that a CBC reset or power cycle on a
card will also be interpreted as a card insertion.

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Powering Off the Router

Note A card with an OIR count that exceeds 175 will generate a minor alarm against that slot. If the card OIR
count exceeds 200, a major alarm is generated against that slot. Fan tray insertion counts are not checked
against a threshold. See the Release Notes for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
for Cisco IOS XR Software Release 3.9.1 for information about CLI commands for obtaining and
resetting card insertion data.

Powering Off the Router

Caution Do not turn off the switch on the power tray to remove individual power modules. Power modules
support OIR, so they can be removed and replaced with the power on and the system operating.

If it becomes necessary to turn all power off to the router, follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1 Set the power switch on each power tray to the off (0) position.
Step 2 Power off all circuit breakers for the source power lines connected to the power trays.
Step 3 Verify that the Pwr OK indicator on each power module is off.
Step 4 Verify that the OK indicator on the fan tray is off.

Replacing the Chassis Air Filter

The Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers are equipped with user-replaceable air filters that help prevent dust from
being drawn into the router. One time per month (or more often in dusty environments), examine the air filters
for damage and cleanliness.

Note In the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9904 Router, Cisco ASR 9906
Router, and Cisco ASR 9910 Router, the chassis air filter is not serviceable. We recommend that you
replace the filter at regular maintenance intervals. The interval may vary between 3 and 12 months
depending on the environment.

Note In the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router, the three air filters (left, center, and right)
contain foam media which filters the air going into the chassis. The three air filters can be removed from
the chassis so that the foam media (Cisco PIDs 9922-CEN-FLTRMED= and 9922-LR-FLTRMED=)
can be replaced on a regular maintenance interval. The interval may vary between 3 and 12 months
depending on the environment.

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Caution Damage to the air filter can restrict the airflow, cause overheating in the router, and degrade
electromagnetic interference (EMI) compliance. Be careful when cleaning and replacing the filter.

This table describes the air filter locations for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers.

Table 17: Air Filter Locations for the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers

Router Air Filter Location

Cisco ASR 9010 Router Located underneath the fan trays.

Cisco ASR 9006 Router Located along the right side of the chassis and is accessible from the rear.

Cisco ASR 9904 Router Single air filter located along the right side of the chassis and is accessible from
the rear.

Cisco ASR 9910 Router Located underneath the card cage.

Cisco ASR 9906 Router Located underneath the card cage.

Cisco ASR 9922 Router Three air filters located on the front of the middle card cage (Figure 209: Cisco
ASR 9922 Router Chassis Air Filters, on page 232).

Cisco ASR 9912 Router Three air filters on the front of the RP and FC card cage (Figure 211: Cisco ASR
9912 Router Chassis Air Filter , on page 233).

Follow these steps to replace an air filter:

Procedure

Step 1 For the Cisco ASR 9006 Router, Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9904 Router, Cisco ASR 9906 Router,
and Cisco ASR 9910 Router, choose the procedure for your router:
• For the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9906 Router, and Cisco ASR 9910 Router, remove the air
filter by simply sliding it out of the chassis.
Note If the accessory grill has been installed on the front of the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, remove it
from the front of the chassis by simply pulling on the grill until it comes loose. See the Installing
Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, and Figure 139: Installing Base
Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, on page 132 for information about the
accessory grill.

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Figure 205: Replacing the Cisco ASR 9010 Router Chassis Air Filter

Figure 206: Replacing the Cisco ASR 9906 Router Chassis Air Filter

• For the Cisco ASR 9006 Router and Cisco ASR 9904 Router, loosen the thumb screw that secures the
filter to the chassis, and then slide the air filter out of the chassis.

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Figure 207: Replacing the Cisco ASR 9006 Router Chassis Air Filter

1 Air filter 2 Thumb screw

Figure 208: Replacing the Cisco ASR 9904 Router Chassis Air Filter

1 Air filter 2 Thumb screw

Step 2 For the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router, remove the three air filters by pulling them off
the front of the chassis (Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis Air Filters) and (Cisco ASR 9912 Router Chassis
Air Filter ). Then, for each filter, loosen the thumb screws, rotate the inner frame out, and replace the foam
media (Removing the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis Center Air Filter—Version 1 and Removing the Cisco
ASR 9922 Router Chassis Side Air Filter —Versions 1 and 2).
Note In the Cisco ASR 9922 Router (version 2 air filter) the center air filter, shown in Cisco ASR 9922
Router Chassis Center Air Filter—Version 2, does not contain replaceable foam media. The left
and right air filters are the same as version 1 and contain replaceable foam media.

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Figure 209: Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis Air Filters

Figure 210: Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis Center Air Filter—Version 2

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Figure 211: Cisco ASR 9912 Router Chassis Air Filter

Figure 212: Removing the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis Center Air Filter—Version 1

1 Loosen thumb screws 3 Remove foam filter media

2 Rotate and lower inner

frame

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Figure 213: Removing the Cisco ASR 9922 Router Chassis Side Air Filter —Versions 1 and 2

1 Loosen thumb screws 3 Remove foam filter media

2 Rotate and lower inner

frame

Step 3 Visually check the condition of the air filter and/or its foam media to determine whether to install a new
replacement filter or foam media.
Step 4 Install the new air filter.
• For the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco ASR 9906 Router, and Cisco ASR 9910 Router, slide the new
air filter into the air filter door (honeycomb side up).
• For the Cisco ASR 9006 Router and Cisco ASR 9904 Router, tighten the thumb screw to secure the filter
to the chassis.
• For the Cisco ASR 9922 Router (version 1 air filter) and Cisco ASR 9912 Router, tighten the thumb
screws that attach the inner frame to the air filter and re-attach the three air filters to the front of the
chassis. For the Cisco ASR 9922 Router (version 2 air filter) tighten the thumb screws that attach the
inner frame to the left and right air filters only. Attach the new center air filter, with arrows pointing
upwards, and re-attach both side filters to the front of the chassis.

Note For the version 2 air filter on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router, the center does not have thumb screws
because it does not have replaceable foam media.
Caution Align and seat the door carefully to avoid damaging the EMI-preventive gaskets on the door. The
air filter door must be closed and secured at all times to maintain correct EMI performance.

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Removing and Replacing the Fan Trays

Removing and Replacing the Fan Trays

Prerequisites
• For the Cisco ASR 9010 Router remove the accessory grill before removing and replacing the fan trays.
• For the Cisco ASR 9906 Router, Cisco ASR 9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router, remove the fan
tray cover before removing the fan trays for replacement.

Required Tools and Equipment

• 6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver (torque 10 in-lb)

Removing a Fan Tray

Follow these steps to remove and replace the fan trays:

Caution Never unplug all the fan trays at the same time.

Caution Be sure that the fans have stopped running before removing the fan tray. The fans can take from 3 to 5
seconds to completely stop running after disengaging the fan tray latch. Handling the fan tray before
the fans have stopped running could cause fingertip injury.

Caution On ASR 9904 Router, complete the fan tray replacement within 45 seconds to prevent system shutdown
due to overheating.

Note Due to air leakage, the chassis should not be operated with any of the fan trays completely missing.
Replace any missing fan tray within five minutes. Any fan tray replacement should be performed when
the chassis is back to room temperature.

Note If the accessory grill has been installed on the front of the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, you must remove it
before you can remove the lower fan tray. You can remove the accessory grill by simply pulling on the
grill until it comes loose. See Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, and
Figure 139: Installing Base Chassis Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, on page 132 for
information about the accessory grill.

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Installing a Fan Tray

Note If the fan tray cover has been installed on the front of the Cisco ASR 9922 Router or Cisco ASR 9912
Router, you must remove it before you can remove the fan tray. Remove the fan tray cover by simply
pulling on the cover until it comes loose.

To remove a fan tray from the chassis (see Figure 81: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR
9010 Router Chassis, on page 80, Figure 83: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9922
Router Chassis, on page 82, Figure 84: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router
Chassis, on page 82, or Figure 85: Removing or Installing the Fan Tray on the Cisco ASR 9006 Router
Chassis, on page 83):

Procedure

Step 1 Use the 6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the fan tray.
Step 2 Use the handle on the fan tray front panel to pull the fan tray halfway out of the module bay.
Step 3 Slide out the fan tray completely from the chassis while supporting it with your other hand.
Caution Use two hands when handling the fan tray. Each Cisco ASR 9010 Router version 1 fan tray weighs
about 16 pounds (7.27 kg). Each Cisco ASR 9910 Router version 1 fan tray weighs about 26.55
pounds (12.04 kg). Each Cisco ASR 9906 Router fan tray weighs about 8.0 pounds (3.63 kg). Each
Cisco ASR 9922 Router fan tray or Cisco ASR 9010 Router version 2 fan tray weighs about 18
pounds (8.18 kg).

Installing a Fan Tray

Note If you are upgrading a fan tray, follow these guidelines:

• Remove and install fan trays one at a time.
• Perform FPD upgrade on the fan tray. Refer to the "Upgrading Field-Programmable Devices"
chapter in the System Management Configuration Guide for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers.

To install a fan tray into the chassis:

Procedure

Step 1 Lift the fan tray (with two hands) and slide it halfway into the module bay.
Step 2 Slowly push the fan tray into the chassis until it mates with the backplane connector at the back of the module
bay.
Caution To prevent damage to the connectors, do not use excessive force when inserting the fan tray into
the chassis.

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Step 3 Tighten the captive screw(s) on the fan tray using the 6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver to a torque
of 10 +/–1 in-lb to secure it to the chassis.
Step 4 Verify that the (green) OK status indicator on the front of the fan tray goes on. If the OK indicator does not
light, see Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem.

Removing and Replacing Power System Components

The Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers support OIR of power modules. If you are replacing a redundant power
module, you can remove and install the power module while the system remains powered on without causing
an electrical hazard or damage to the system. This feature enables you to replace a power module while the
system maintains all routing information and ensures session preservation.
However, to maintain operational redundancy and proper cooling, and to meet EMI compliance standards,
you must have at least one working power module installed (more than one for a fully configured system).
When you remove a failed power module with the router in operation, perform the replacement as quickly as
possible. Make sure you have the replacement power module ready before beginning the removal and installation
procedure.

Note For the RSP/RP to communicate properly to a power module in a power tray, input power to at least
one of the power modules in the power tray should be present.

This section contains procedures on how to remove and install AC and DC power modules used in the Cisco
ASR 9000 Series Routers.

Caution Do not turn off the switch on the power tray to remove individual power modules. Power modules
support OIR, so they can be removed and replaced with the power on and the system operating.

Note • Before removing a power module (AC or DC) during an OIR procedure, run the show environment
power-supply location all command to check for the capacity of a single power module and the
worst case power availability. Proceed with the OIR procedure only if the worst case power
availability is more than the capacity of a single power module in the router.
• We recommend you to replace one power module at a time.

Changing Between Version 1, Version 2, Version 3, AC, and DC Power Modules

Note The pwrmod_change command is not supported on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router and Cisco ASR 9922
Router.

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Follow these steps when changing between version 1, version 2, version 3, AC, and DC power modules:

Procedure

Step 1 Before making any physical changes, check the software configuration to ensure no ROMMON variable
CHASSIS_TYPE (such as CHASSIS_TYPE=10_SLOT) is set to override the chassis type.
Step 2 At the Cisco IOS-XR command prompt on the RSP console, run the pwrmod_change command. This
command displays the current power module and system information.
Example:

RP/0/RSP0/CPU0:RO9_P2RSP3# run
Wed Jul 4 20:18:58.034 UTC
# pwrmod_change
Current system:
power supply type : AC power supply version 2
chassis type : 10-slot
chassis bpid: 0x2fa, PID: ASR-9010-AC
UDI name: ASR-9010 AC, UDI desc: ASR-9010 AC

Step 3 Enter your new power module type.

Example:

Please enter the number that corresponds to the power supply type that is being migrated
to. Do not enter the current power system information, use the future power system type.
1) AC power supply version 1, fits 3 across in single power shelf
2) DC power supply version 1, fits 3 across in single power shelf
3) AC power supply version 2, fits 4 across in single power shelf
4) DC power supply version 2, fits 4 across in single power shelf
5) AC power supply version 3, fits 3 across in single power shelf
6) DC power supply version 3, fits 4 across in single power shelf
ATTENTION: You are about to commit a change in the power system type for the chassis.
Please confirm that the OLD and NEW power system information listed here is correct.
Once the system software change is committed, you must physically remove the OLD power
system and replace it with the NEW power system of the type specified below here. Any
mismatch between the programmed system value and the actual physical installation may
cause boot and power management issues in the system.
OLD POWER SYSTEM:
power supply type: AC power supply version 2
chassis type: 10-slot
chassis bpid: 0x2fa, PID: ASR-9010-AC
UDI name: ASR-9010 AC, UDI desc: ASR-9010 AC
NEW POWER SYSTEM:
power supply type: DC power supply version 2
chassis type: 10-slot
chassis bpid: 0x2fa, PID: ASR-9010-DC
UDI name: ASR-9010 DC, UDI desc: ASR-9010 DC

Step 4 Confirm your choice.

Example:

Please confirm that you wish to upgrade from AC power supply version 2 power system to
DC power supply version 2 power system by typing "yes" at the prompt below. Any other
response will cancel the power system change operation [yes/cancel]?

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yes

Step 5 After the success message appears, power down the chassis.
Example:

start update CBC eeprom, offset = 0x0,length=1000

..............................................................
done update CBC eeprom
start update I2C eeprom
...............................................................
done update I2C eeprom
The power system programming change is complete. The system must now be completely powered

down, and the NEW power system hardware installed. When the system is rebooted the software

will recognize the new power system. Please power down the system at this point.
#

Step 6 Remove the old power module (see Removing a Version 1 AC or DC Power Module, on page 239 or Removing
a Version 2 or Version 3 AC or DC Power Module).
Caution Use two hands to remove the power module. The power supply weighs about 6.5 pounds (2.95 kg).

Step 7 Install the new power module (see Installing a Version 1 AC or DC Power Module, on page 241 or Installing
a Version 2 or Version 3 AC or DC Power Module, on page 241).
Caution To prevent damage to the power tray backplane connector, do not use excessive force when inserting
the power module into the power tray.

Step 8 Power up the chassis.

Step 9 Verify that the (green) Power Input indicator on the front of the power module goes on. If the indicator does
not light, see Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem.

Removing a Version 1 AC or DC Power Module

Follow these steps to remove a version 1 AC or DC power module from the power tray (figure below).

Procedure

Step 1 Push the door latch to the left to release the door.
Step 2 Pivot the door to the right to eject the power module from its bay.
Step 3 Slide the power module out of its bay while supporting it with your other hand.
Caution Use two hands to remove the power module. The power supply weighs about 6.5 pounds (2.95 kg).

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Figure 214: Removing or Installing a Version 1 AC or DC Power Module

Removing a Version 2 or Version 3 AC or DC Power Module

Follow these steps to remove a version 2 or version 3 AC or DC power module from the chassis (see figure
titled Removing or Installing a Version 2 or Version 3 AC or DC Power Module). The Cisco ASR 9904 Router
chassis only has one power tray as shown in the figure titled Removing or Installing a Version 2 AC or DC
Power Module from the Cisco ASR 9904 Router .

Procedure

Step 1 Pull the handle down.

Note Unscrew the screw that secures the power module using a 7/16 hex socket and torque wrench with
the torque set to 50 in-lb.

Step 2 Slide the power module out of its bay while supporting it with your other hand.
Figure 215: Removing or Installing a Version 2 or Version 3 AC or DC Power Module

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Figure 216: Removing or Installing a Version 2 AC or DC Power Module from the Cisco ASR 9904 Router

Installing a Version 1 AC or DC Power Module

Follow these steps to install a new version 1 AC or DC power module (Figure 214: Removing or Installing
a Version 1 AC or DC Power Module, on page 240):

Procedure

Step 1 Slide the power module into the bay until it mates with its backplane connector.
Step 2 Pivot the door to the left until the door latch locks.
Caution To prevent damage to the power tray backplane connector, do not use excessive force when inserting
the power module into the power tray.

Step 3 Verify that the (green) Power Input indicator on the front of the power module goes on. If the indicator does
not light, see Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem.

Installing a Version 2 or Version 3 AC or DC Power Module

Follow these steps to install a new version 2 or version 3 AC or DC power module (Figure 215: Removing
or Installing a Version 2 or Version 3 AC or DC Power Module, on page 240):

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Procedure

Step 1 Slide the power module into the bay until it mates with its backplane connector.
Step 2 Move the handle up.
Step 3 Tighten the screw that secures the power module using a 7/16 hex socket and torque wrench with the torque
set to 50 in-lb.
Caution To prevent damage to the power tray backplane connector, do not use excessive force when inserting
the power module into the power tray.

Step 4 Verify that the (green) Power Input indicator on the front of the power module goes on. If the indicator does
not light, see Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem.

Disconnecting AC Power
Follow these steps to disconnect an individual AC power cord:

Procedure

Step 1 Power OFF (0) the circuit breaker assigned to the AC power source you are disconnecting.
Step 2 Loosen the retainer bracket holding the AC power cord to the power tray receptacle.
Step 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the power tray receptacle.
Caution Do not turn off the switch on the power tray to remove AC power cords. An individual AC power
cord can be unplugged while the system is powered from other AC power sources.

Disconnecting AC Power
If it becomes necessary to disconnect all AC power from the router, follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1 Set the power switch at the rear of the Version 1 AC power tray to the OFF (0) position. For Version 2 and
Version 3 AC power trays, set the power switch at the front of the to the OFF (0) position.
Caution Do not disconnect all power from the router to replace components, including power modules. See
Removing and Replacing Power System Components, on page 237.

Step 2 Power OFF (0) the circuit breakers assigned to the AC power sources you are disconnecting.
Caution To ensure that power remains off while you are performing this procedure, lock-out/tag-out the
circuit breaker switch in the OFF (0) position until you are ready to turn it on.

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Step 3 Loosen the retainer bracket holding the AC power cords to the power tray receptacle.
Step 4 Unplug the AC power cords from the power tray receptacles.

Reconnecting AC Power
Follow these steps to reconnect an individual AC power cord to a power tray:

Procedure

Step 1 Power OFF (0) the circuit breaker assigned to the AC power source you are reconnecting.
Step 2 Plug the AC power cord into the power tray receptacle.
Step 3 Close and tighten the retainer bracket holding the AC power cord to the power tray receptacle.
Step 4 Power on the AC power source circuit breaker.
Caution Do not turn off the switch on the power tray to reconnect AC power cords. An individual AC power
cord can be plugged in while the system is powered from other AC power sources.

Reconnecting AC Power
If power has been totally disconnected from the router, follow these steps to reconnect AC power to the AC
power tray:

Procedure

Step 1 Verify that the power switch at the rear of the Version 1 AC power tray is set to the OFF (0) position. For
Version 2 and Version 3 AC power trays, verify that the power switch at the front of the power tray set to the
OFF (0) position.
Step 2 Check that the circuit breaker assigned to the AC power source you are connecting is set to OFF (0).
Caution To ensure that power remains off while you are performing this procedure, lock-out/tag-out the
circuit breaker switch in the OFF (0) position until you are ready to turn it on.

Step 3 Plug the AC power cords into the power tray receptacle (Figure 195: Typical AC Power Connections to an
AC Power Tray—Version 1 Power System, on page 196).
Step 4 Close the retainer bracket to secure the AC power cord plug to the power tray receptacle.
Step 5 Power on the AC power source circuit breaker.
Step 6 Set the power switch at the rear of the AC power tray to the ON (1) position.
Caution The following procedure is only to be used when reconnecting power to all power trays in a system
that has been powered down completely.

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Disconnecting DC Power
Follow these steps to disconnect an individual DC power source from a power tray (Figure 198: Typical Power
Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power System, on page 198 for
version 1 DC power, Figure 199: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power
Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 199 for version 2 DC power, or Figure 199: Typical Power
Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 199 for
version 3 DC power):

Procedure

Step 1 Power off the circuit breaker assigned to the DC power source you are disconnecting.
Caution To ensure that power remains off while you are performing this procedure, lock-out/tag-out the
circuit breaker switch in the STANDBY (0) position until you are ready to turn it on.

Step 2 Remove the clear plastic safety covers that fit over the DC power connection terminal studs.
Caution To prevent injury and damage to the equipment, always remove the source DC power cables and
ground from the power tray terminals in the following order : (1) negative (–), (2) positive (+), (3)
ground.

Step 3 Disconnect the DC power cables from their terminals in the following order and note the color of each cable
(Figure 198: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power
System, on page 198 for version 1 DC power, Figure 199: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a
Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 199 for version 2 DC power, or Figure 199:
Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on
page 199 for version 3 DC power):
a) Negative (PWR) cables first.
b) Positive (RTN) cables next.
c) Ground cable last.
Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the other power tray, if installed.
Caution It is not necessary to disconnect all power from the router to replace components, including power
modules. See Removing and Replacing Power System Components, on page 237.

Disconnecting DC Power
If it becomes necessary to disconnect all DC power from the router, follow these steps (Figure 198: Typical
Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power System, on page 198
for version 1 DC power, Figure 199: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power
Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 199 for version 2 DC power, or Figure 199: Typical Power
Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 199 for
version 3 DC power):

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Procedure

Step 1 Set the power tray switch to the STANDBY (0) position.
Step 2 Power OFF (0) the circuit breaker assigned to the DC power source you are disconnecting.
Caution To ensure that power remains off while you are performing this procedure, lock-out/tag-out the
circuit breaker switch in the OFF (0) position until you are ready to turn it on.

Step 3 Remove the clear plastic safety covers that fit over the DC power connection terminal studs.
Caution To prevent injury and damage to the equipment, always remove the source DC power cables and
ground from the power tray terminals in the following order : (1) negative (–), (2) positive (+), (3)
ground.

Step 4 Disconnect the DC power cables from their terminals in the following order and note the color of each cable
(Figure 198: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 2 Power
System, on page 198 for version 1 DC power, Figure 199: Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a
Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on page 199 for version 2 DC power, or Figure 199:
Typical Power Connections to a Power Tray for a Single DC Power Module—Version 3 Power System, on
page 199 for version 3 DC power):
a) Negative (PWR) cables first.
b) Positive (RTN) cables next.
c) Ground cable last.
Step 5 Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for the other power tray, if installed.
Note This procedure describes how to disconnect DC power from all power modules in a single DC
power tray. The procedure is the same for each DC power tray, if more than one is installed.
Caution If only one power tray is installed, performing the following procedure turns off all power to the
router.

Reconnecting DC Power
Follow these steps to reconnect DC power to a DC power tray:

Procedure

Step 1 Set the power switch to the OFF (0) position.

Step 2 Check that the circuit breaker assigned to the DC power source you are reconnecting is powered OFF (0).
Step 3 Reconnect the DC power cables in the following order:
a) Ground cables first.
b) Positive (RTN) cables next.
c) Negative (PWR) cable last.
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Caution To prevent injury and damage to the equipment, always attach the ground and source DC power
cable lugs to the power tray terminals in the following order: (1) ground to ground, (2) positive
(+) to positive (+), (3) negative (–) to negative (–).

Caution Do not overtighten the nuts that secure the DC power cables to the power tray terminals. The
nuts should be tightened using the 7/16 hex socket and torque wrench to a torque of 45 to 50
in-lb.

Step 4 Replace the clear plastic safety covers over the DC power connection terminal studs and tighten the screws.
Step 5 Set the DC power source circuit breaker to ON (1).
Step 6 Set the power tray switch to ON (1).
Caution Use this procedure only when reconnecting power to all power modules in a system that is powered
down completely.

Removing an AC or DC Power Tray from a Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router

The power trays are not a true FRU because they do not support OIR. However, if replacement is necessary,
follow these steps to remove and replace the power trays in a Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router.

Caution Power tray removal and replacement procedures are to be performed by qualified service persons only.

Caution All power to the node must be shut off at the branch circuit disconnect device before beginning power
tray replacement procedures. Removal of a tray requires disconnection of power cabling on the back of
the chassis that exposes service persons to exposed wiring from the unaffected tray.

Caution All terminal block covers should be replaced prior to energizing the power cabling to the system.

Follow these steps to remove an AC or DC power tray from the chassis:

Procedure

Step 1 Disconnect AC or DC power from the power tray rear panel.

Step 2 Remove all power modules from the power tray.
Step 3 For the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, remove the front grill by pulling it away from the chassis (see figure below).

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Figure 217: Removing the Front Grill on the Cisco ASR 9010 Router

Step 4 For the Cisco ASR 9922 Router, the front power tray bezel is a standard item that comes with ball studs
already installed. Simply install it by snapping it onto the chassis, or remove it by pulling it away from the
chassis (see figure below).
Figure 218: Removing the Front Power Tray Bezel on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router

Step 5 For the Cisco ASR 9912 Router, the vented power tray bezel is a base chassis accessory that snaps onto the
front of the power system. comes with ball studs already installed. Remove it by pulling it away from the
chassis (Figure 168: Installing Base Accessories on the Cisco ASR 9912 Router, on page 160).
Step 6 Loosen and remove the four screws (two screws at each end) that attach the power tray to the chassis.
Step 7 Loosen the two captive screws (one per ejector lever) to release the ejector levers. The Removing a Power
Tray—Version 1 Power Tray figure shows the process for the version 1 power trays, and the figure Removing
a Power Tray –Version 2 Power Tray shows the process for the version 2 power trays. The process for version
3 power trays is similar to the process for version 2 power trays, as shown in figure Removing a Power Tray
–Version 2 Power Tray .

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Figure 219: Removing a Power Tray—Version 1 Power Tray (Cisco ASR 9010 Router Shown)

Figure 220: Removing a Power Tray –Version 2 Power Tray (Cisco ASR 9010 Router Shown)

1 Remove screws 2 Loosen the 3 Rotate the

on each side that captive screw in ejector levers out
secure the power each ejector to unseat the tray
tray to the lever from its mating
chassis connector

Step 8 Rotate the ejector levers away from the tray to unseat the tray from its mating connector. The figure Removing
a Power Tray—Version 1 Power Tray shows the process for the version 1 power trays, and the figure Removing
a Power Tray –Version 2 Power Trayshows the process for the version 2 and version 3 power trays.
Step 9 Slide the power tray out of the bay of the chassis.

Installing an AC or DC Power Tray into a Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router

Follow these steps to install an AC or DC power tray into the chassis:

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Procedure

Step 1 Slide the power tray into the bay until it engages its mating connector on the chassis. The ejector levers will
partly rotate inward as you do this.
Step 2 Fully rotate the ejector levers inward to fully seat the power tray into its mating connector and seat the power
tray mounting ears against the chassis mounting ears. The figure Rotating the Ejector Levers Inward to Seat
the Version 1 Power Tray shows how to install the version 1 power trays and the figure Rotating the Ejector
Levers Inward to Seat the Version 2 Power Tray shows how to install the version 2 power trays. The installation
of version 3 power trays is similar to the installation of version 2 power trays, as shown in the figure Rotating
the Ejector Levers Inward to Seat the Version 2 Power Tray. When the power tray is fully seated, the captive
screw in each ejector aligns with the screw hole in the power tray frame.
Figure 221: Rotating the Ejector Levers Inward to Seat the Version 1 Power Tray

1 Screw hole in 2 Ejector lever 3 Power tray

the power tray captive screw mounting ear
frame for ejector
lever captive
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Figure 222: Rotating the Ejector Levers Inward to Seat the Version 2 Power Tray

Step 3 Install the captive screw in each ejector lever into the screw hole in the power tray frame (figures Rotating
the Ejector Levers Inward to Seat the Version 1 Power Tray or Rotating the Ejector Levers Inward to Seat
the Version 2 Power Tray).
Step 4 Use the 6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the two ejector screws to a torque of 10 +/-1
in-lb to secure the ejectors and to secure the tray to its mating connector.
Step 5 Install and tighten two screws through the power tray mounting ears on each side into the screw holes in the
chassis mounting ears to secure the tray to the chassis.

Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis

This section describes the procedures for removing and installing an RSP card, RP card, FC, or LC.
See the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router SIP and SPA Hardware Installation Guide for
information about removing and installing SIP and SPA cards.
• For a information about the router components and slot numbering for the Cisco ASR 9010 Router, Cisco
ASR 9006 Router, and Cisco ASR 9904 Router, see Removing RSP Cards and Line Cards from the
Cisco ASR 9006, 9010, 9904, 9906, and 9910 Routers.
• For a information about the router components and slot numbering for the Cisco ASR 9922 Router and
Cisco ASR 9912 Router, see Removing RP Cards, Fabric Cards, and Line Cards from the Cisco ASR
9922 Router and Cisco ASR 9912 Router.
• The Cisco ASR 9906 and Cisco ASR 9910 chassis are midplane chassis and the method of removal and
replacing cards is different from other routers. The RSP (RSP0, RSP1) cards are located in the front of
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9910 (LC0 - LC7) slots are located in the front of the chassis. The 5 fabric cards (FC0 - FC4) can be
inserted or removed from the rear side of the chassis.

Caution Handle all cards by the metal card carrier edges only; avoid touching the board or any connector pins.
After removing a card, carefully place it in an antistatic bag or similar environment to protect it from
ESD and dust in the optic ports (fiber-optic line cards).

Caution Be careful to avoid damaging the EMI gasket that runs along the full height of the card front panel edges.
Damage to the EMI gasket can affect the ability of your system to meet EMI requirements.

Caution To avoid damaging card mechanical components, never carry an RSP card, RP card, FC, or LC by the
captive installation screws or ejector levers. Doing so can damage these components and cause card
insertion problems.

Note The BPID board monitors OIR by counting the number of card insertions for each slot and saving that
information in non-volatile memory. OIR monitoring is done for all line cards, the RSP, the RP, and
the fan trays. See OIR Monitoring, on page 227 for more information.

Removing Cards from the Chassis

Follow these steps to remove and replace RP, RSP, FC, or LC from the card cage:

Procedure

Step 1 Power down the card using either of the below options:
• Option 'a' to power down the FC or LC
• Option 'b' to power down RP or RSP in a router running Cisco ios XR 64-bit OS
• Option 'c' to power down RP or RSP in a router running Cisco ios XR 32-bit OS
a) Use the CLI to power down the FC or LC.

Router# admin
Router(admin)# config
Router(admin-config)# hw-module power disable location location
Router(admin-config)# commit
Router(admin-config)# exit

The location is specified in rack/slot/cpu notation. For example, hw-module power disable location
0/1/CPU0.
b) Use this procedure to power down RP or RSP card on the router running Cisco IOS XR 64-bit OS:

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Router# admin
Router(admin)# config
Router(admin-config)# hw-module location location shutdown
Router(admin-config)# commit
Router(admin-config)# exit

This gracefully shuts down route processor module (standby RP/RSP) to prevent any of the file systems
from being corrupted.
Note We recommend to shut down the RP or RSP module after switching it to the standby node.

Verify that the route processor LED for the slot that you specified turns off. Also, you can verify that the
card is in powered off state running the show platform command to verify the status of the card to be
POWERED_OFF.
c) Use this procedure to power down RP or RSP card on the router running Cisco IOS XR 32-bit OS
The router running Cisco IOS XR 32-bit OS doesn’t support hw-module location <loc> shutdown
command. Therefore, you must connect to the console port of RP or RSP and press CTRL+C to break
into ROMMON. Later disconnect the cables and pull the RP or RSP card (standby RP or RSP) out of the
slot.
Note We recommend to shut down the RP or RSP module after switching it to the standby node.

d) Disengage the card from the back plane by performing Step 3a, 3b, and 3c. Leave the card inside the slot.
Once the card is powered down wait 10 minutes for the line card to cool down below a temperature suitable
to touch
Step 2 Disconnect any cables from the card.
a) Identify the type of line card and its slot number. Write this information down before you disconnect the
cables. You’ll need this information when you reinstall the line cards.
b) Identify the line card cable and its port connection. Label the cable with this information.
c) Starting with the port of the line card farthest from the cable management bracket, disconnect the interface
cable connectors from each of the line card ports.
d) Carefully remove the cables from the cable-management bracket attached to the front panel of the line
card.
e) (Optional) Use the 6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb to loosen the
captive screw that secures the cable-management bracket to the line card and remove the cable-management
bracket from the line card.
f) Carefully remove the cables from the horizontal cable management tray at the top of the chassis or side
cable management brackets (Cisco ASR 9006 Router) and carefully place the cable bundle out of the way.
Step 3 Remove the card:
a) Use the 6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at each end of the card
front panel.
b) On the FC and LC push in both ejector lever release buttons.
c) Pivot the ejector levers to unseat the card from the backplane connector.
d) Slide the card out of the slot and place it directly into an antistatic bag or other ESD-preventive container.
Caution A line card surface temperature may exceed 55 °C during normal operation. To avoid burn
injuries, please take necessary precautions while removing the heated card from the chassis.

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Replacing Cards in the Chassis

Follow these steps to replace a previously removed RSP card, RP card, FC, or LC from the card cage:

Procedure

Step 1 Install the card:

a) Slide the card into the slot, being sure to install the card in the same slot you recorded when you removed
the card.
b) Use the 6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb to tighten the captive screws
at each end of the card front panel.
c) Pivot the ejector levers to seat the card into the backplane connector.
Step 2 Reconnect cables to the card:
a) If you previously disconnected the card cable management bracket, reattach it to the card and use the
6-inch long number 2 Phillips screwdriver to a torque of 10 +/–1 in-lb to tighten the captive screw on the
bracket to secure it to the card front panel.
b) Carefully reroute the cables through the horizontal cable management tray at the top of the chassis (the
Cisco ASR 9922 Router has an additional tray at the bottom of the chassis) or side cable management
brackets (Cisco ASR 9006 Router and Cisco ASR 9904 Router).
c) Carefully reroute cables through the card cable-management bracket.
d) Starting with the port of the card closest to the cable management bracket, reconnect the interface cable
connectors to each of the card ports using the cable and port connection information you recorded when
removing the cables.
Step 3 If the card was powered down using CLI before removal, then power up the card using the CLI:

Router# admin
Router(admin)# config
Router(admin-config)# no hw-module power disable location location
Router(admin-config)# commit
Router(admin-config)# exit

The location is specified in rack/slot/cpu notation. For example, no hw-module power disable location
0/1/CPU0.
The RSP or RP module can be power on with manual reload.

Repackaging the Line Card for Return Shipment

Follow these steps to repackage the line card for return shipment.

Before you begin

• Create an RMA. For details on the RMA process, see Product Returns & Replacements (RMA).
• Ensure that you have all the necessary tools and equipment before beginning the procedure:

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• Packaging material. Use the existing packaging material or order a new packaging material.
• Screwdriver
• 3M 373 3.00-inch wide pressure-sensitive carton sealing tape

Procedure

Step 1 Remove the three screws from the plastic blocker present on the wooden base board and remove the blocker.
Figure 223: Removing the Plastic Blocker

1 Plastic Blocker 3 Screws

2 Wooden Base Board

Step 2 Insert the line card into the slots in the plastic side rails of the wooden base board.
Figure 224: Inserting the Line Card in the Wooden Base Board

1 Line Card 2 Plastic Side Rails

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Step 3 Refix the plastic blocker into the wooden base board. Tighten the three screws applying a minimum torque
value of 40 in-lbs.
Note Depending on the line card being packaged, orient the plastic blocker as per the instructions printed
on the top face of the blocker.
Figure 225: Refixing the Plastic Blocker

1 Line Card 3 Refixed Plastic Blocker

2 Wooden Base Board

Step 4 Secure the line card inside the inner packaging box:
Note For safety and ease of handling, two persons should carry the card.

a) Place the line card inside the ESD bag; with the base of the ESD bag positioned on the inner packaging
box.
b) Fold and seal the ESD bag with invisible tape.
c) Close the inner packaging box and seal it with pressure-sensitive carton sealing tape.
Figure 226: Securing the Line Card inside the Inner Packaging Box

1 ESD Bag 2 Inner Packaging Box

Step 5 Pack the sealed line card package:

a) Place the foam cushion into the outer packaging box.
b) Place the sealed line card package sideways into the foam cushion.

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c) Place the pink rolled foam inside the outer packaging box, between the sealed line card package and outer
packaging box. This pink rolled foam is used to spread on a flat surface and place the line card on it, while
unpacking.
Figure 227: Packing the Sealed Line Card Package

1 Foam Cushion 3 Pink Rolled Foam

2 Sealed Line Card 4 Outer Packaging Box

Package Placed
Sideways

d) Place the foam cushion on the sealed line card package.

Step 6 Close and seal the outer packaging box using 3M 373 3.00-inch wide pressure-sensitive carton sealing tape,
and prepare the box for return shipment.

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Figure 228: Closing and Sealing the Outer Packaging Box

1 Sealed Outer Packaging

Box

Migrating from RP1 to RP2 Card

Before you begin:
• You must have console access to the router.
• The router must be running Cisco IOS XR software release 5.3.2 or later version.
• The router must have two RP1 cards (active and standby) up and running.
• Cisco ASR 9000 Ethernet Line Card (first generation) must be removed from the chassis as they are
incompatible with RP2.
• Cisco ASR 9000 High Density 100GE Ethernet line cards must be power down or temporarily removed
before starting the migration procedure. Use the hw-module power disable location node-id command
in admin-config mode to power down the LC.

Procedure

Step 1 Use the show redundancy summary command to verify that the RP0 and RP1 are in Ready State.
Example:

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Router# show redundancy summary

Wed Jun 17 11:18:51.391 PST
Active/Primary Standby/Backup
-------------- --------------
0/RP0/CPU0(A) 0/RP1/CPU0(S) (Node Ready, NSR: Ready)
0/RP0/CPU0(P) 0/RP1/CPU0(B) (Proc Group Ready, NSR: Ready)

Router# show redundancy

Wed Jun 17 11:20:19.086 PST

Redundancy information for node 0/RP1/CPU0:
==========================================
Node 0/RP1/CPU0 is in ACTIVE role
Node Redundancy Partner (0/RP0/CPU0) is in STANDBY role
Standby node in 0/RP0/CPU0 is ready
Standby node in 0/RP0/CPU0 is NSR-ready
Node 0/RP1/CPU0 is in process group PRIMARY role
Process Redundancy Partner (0/RP0/CPU0) is in BACKUP role
Backup node in 0/RP0/CPU0 is ready
Backup node in 0/RP0/CPU0 is NSR-ready

Group Primary Backup Status

--------- --------- --------- ---------
v6-routing 0/RP1/CPU0 0/RP0/CPU0 Ready
mcast-routing 0/RP1/CPU0 0/RP0/CPU0 Ready
netmgmt 0/RP1/CPU0 0/RP0/CPU0 Ready
v4-routing 0/RP1/CPU0 0/RP0/CPU0 Ready
central-services 0/RP1/CPU0 0/RP0/CPU0 Ready
dlrsc 0/RP1/CPU0 0/RP0/CPU0 Ready
dsc 0/RP1/CPU0 0/RP0/CPU0 Ready

Active node reload "Cause: Initiating switch-over."

Standby node reload "Cause: Initiating switch-over."

Step 2 Remove the standby RP1 card and insert RP2. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and
Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page 250.
Step 3 Connect to RP2 console port and type CTRL+C to break into ROMMON.
Step 4 From the ROMMON prompt of RP2, set ROMMON variable to activate 1GE mode for peer RP communication:
Example:

rommon B1> RSP_LINK_1G=1

rommon B1> sync

Step 5 Verify that config register is set correctly in ROMMON:

Example:

rommon B1> confreg

Step 6 Reset RP2 card in ROMMON. Now the RP2 becomes the standby RP in slot 0 and synchronizes configuration
from active RSP440 in slot 1.
Example:

rommon B1> reset –h

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Note The RP2 card reloads and user is disconnected from ROMMON automatically.

Step 7 Wait until standby node reach NSR-ready state and status of ALL the groups is Ready state. Use show
redundancy command to verify the same.
Step 8 From active RP, verify the both RPs have synchronized the SNMP engine ID and SNMP ifindex-table between
each other:
Example:

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rp0/cpu0

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rp1/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rp0/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rp1/cpu0

Step 9 Manually copy Embedded Event Manager (EEM) scripts from RP1 to RP2 disks if applicable.
Note The EEM scripts are files located on RP’s hard disk. These files are not automatically synced
between Active and Standby RPs.

Step 10 Perform redundancy switchover from active RP1 to standby RP2.

Example:

Router# redundancy switchover

Note A physical OIR is not supported, hence you must perform CLI switchover.

Step 11 Verify that the active RP is RP2 and it has the running configuration from RP1.
Example:

Router# show redundancy summary

Router# show running config

Step 12 Remove RP1. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis,
on page 250.
Step 13 Insert and boot RP2. After booting, the RP2 becomes standby RP. Do not set the ROMMON variable.
Step 14 Repeat Step 7, Step 8 and Step 9.
Step 15 (Optional) Perform FPD upgrade on the RP2. Use these commands:
Example:

Router#(admin) upgrade hw-module fpd all location 0/rsp0/cpu0

Router#(admin) upgrade hw-module fpd all location 0/rsp1/cpu0

Step 16 Clear ROMMON variable for active RP from XR prompt:

Example:

Router# run nvram_rommonvar RSP_LINK_1G 0

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Migrating from RP2 to RP3/RP3-X Card

Before you begin:
• You must have console access to the router. Default console speed on RP3 and RP3-X is set as 115200.
• IOS XR software version requirement:
• When migrating to RP3 card, the router must be running Cisco 64-bit IOS XR software release
6.5.15 or later version.
• When migrating to RP3-X card, the router must be running Cisco 64-bit IOS XR software release
7.6.2 or later version.

If your router is running a 32-bit IOS XR release, you will need to migrate to 64-bit XR. Refer to Migration
Guide for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers.

Note RP3 and RP3-X is only supported with 64-bit IOS XR software releases.

• The router must have two RP2 cards (active and standby) up and running.
• First and second generation Cisco ASR 9000 Ethernet Line Cards must be removed from the chassis as
they are incompatible with RP3/RP3-X.

Procedure

Step 1 Use the show redundancy summary command to verify that the RP0 and RP1 are in Ready State.
Example:

Router# show redundancy summary

Active/Primary Standby/Backup
-------------- --------------
0/RP0/CPU0(A) 0/RP1/CPU0(S) (Node Ready, NSR: Ready)
0/RP0/CPU0(P) 0/RP1/CPU0(B) (Proc Group Ready, NSR: Ready)

Step 2 Shutdown the standby RP2 card (slot 1) using the admin hw-module shutdown location 0/RP1 command.
Step 3 Remove the standby RP2 card. When RP2 is removed, an alarm is generated indicating that the redundancy
is lost. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page
250.
Step 4 Insert and boot RP3/RP3-X in slot 1.
Step 5 Verify both the RPs are in IOS XR RUN state using the show platform command.
Example:
Router#show platform

Node Type State Config state

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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0/RP0/CPU0 A99-RP2-SE(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT

0/RP1/CPU0 A99-RP3-SE(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT2 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT3 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC5 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC6 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT2 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT3 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 6 Verify RP2 in slot 0 and RP3/RP3-X in slot 1 reach full synchronization (NSR-ready state) and status of ALL
the groups is in Ready state. Use show redundancy command to verify the same.
Step 7 Manually copy Embedded Event Manager (EEM) scripts from RP2 to RP3/RP3-X disks if applicable.
Note The EEM scripts are files located on RP’s hard disk. These files are not automatically synced
between Active and Standby RPs.

Step 8 From active RP, verify both RPs have synchronized the SNMP engine ID and SNMP ifindex-table between
each other:
Example:

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rp0/cpu0

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rp1/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rp0/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rp1/cpu0

Step 9 Perform redundancy switchover from active RP2 to standby RP3/RP3-X. This results in RP3/RP3-X (slot 1)
becoming active RP and RP2 (slot 0) becoming standby RP.
Example:

Router# redundancy switchover

Step 10 Verify that both the RPs are in IOS XR RUN state using the show platform command
Example:

Router# show platform

Thu Jul 12 20:50:28.317 UTC
Node Type State Config state
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RP0/CPU0 A99-RP2-SE(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RP1/CPU0 A99-RP3-SE(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT2 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT3 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

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0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT

0/FC0 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC5 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC6 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT2 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT3 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 11 Verify RP3/RP3-X in slot 1 and RP2 in slot 0 reach full synchronization (NSR-ready state) and status of ALL
the groups is Ready state. Use show redundancy command to verify the same.
Example:

Router# show redundancy

Fri Jul 12 20:51:19.365 UTC
Active Node Standby Node
----------- ------------
0/RP1/CPU0 0/RP0/CPU0(Node Ready, NSR:Ready)

Step 12 Remove standby RP2 (slot 0). Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards
from the Chassis, on page 250.
Step 13 Insert and boot RP3/RP3-X (slot 0). After booting, RP3/RP3-X (slot 0) becomes standby RP. Verify using
the show platform command.
Example:

Router# show platform

Thu Jul 12 20:50:28.317 UTC
Node Type State Config state
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RP0/CPU0 A99-RP3-SE(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RP1/CPU0 A99-RP3-SE(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT2 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT3 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC5 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC6 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT2 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT3 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 14 Repeat Step 6, Step 7 and Step 8.

Step 15 (Optional) Perform FPD upgrade on RP3/RP3-X. Use these commands:
Note An FPD upgrade can be performed after the FCs and LCs are added to the system.

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Example:

sysadmin-vm:0_RP1# upgrade hw-module location 0/RP0 fpd

sysadmin-vm:0_RP1# upgrade hw-module location 0/RP1 fpd

Step 16 (Optional) Reload the system once FPDs are upgraded using the admin hw-module location all reload
command.

Migrating from RP3 to RP3-X Card

Before you begin:
• You must have console access to the router. Default console speed on RP3-X is set as 115200.
• The router must be running Cisco 64-bit IOS XR software release 7.6.2 or later version.

Note RP3 and RP3-X is only supported with 64-bit IOS XR software releases.

• The router must have two RP3 cards (active and standby) up and running.
• First and second generation Cisco ASR 9000 Ethernet Line Cards must be removed from the chassis as
they are incompatible with RP3-X.

Procedure

Step 1 Use the show redundancy summary command to verify that the RP0 and RP1 are in Ready State.
Example:

Router# show redundancy summary

Active/Primary Standby/Backup
-------------- --------------
0/RP0/CPU0(A) 0/RP1/CPU0(S) (Node Ready, NSR: Ready)
0/RP0/CPU0(P) 0/RP1/CPU0(B) (Proc Group Ready, NSR: Ready)

Step 2 Shutdown the standby RP3 card (slot 1) using the admin hw-module shutdown location 0/RP1 command.
Step 3 Remove the standby RP3 card. When RP3 is removed, an alarm is generated indicating that the redundancy
is lost. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page
250.
Step 4 Insert RP3-X in slot 1 and allow RP3-X to bootup.
Step 5 Verify both the RPs are in IOS XR RUN state using the show platform command.
Example:
Router#show platform

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0/RP0/CPU0 A99-RP3-SE(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RP1/CPU0 A99-RP3-X-SE(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT2 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT3 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC5 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC6 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT2 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT3 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 6 Verify RP3 in slot 0 and RP3-X in slot 1 reach full synchronization (NSR-ready state) and status of ALL the
groups is in Ready state. Use show redundancy command to verify the same.
Step 7 Manually copy Embedded Event Manager (EEM) scripts from RP3 to RP3-X disks if applicable.
Note The EEM scripts are files located on RP’s hard disk. These files are not automatically synced
between Active and Standby RPs.

Step 8 From active RP, verify both RPs have synchronized the SNMP engine ID and SNMP ifindex-table between
each other:
Example:

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rp0/cpu0

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rp1/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rp0/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rp1/cpu0

Step 9 Perform redundancy switchover from active RP3 to standby RP3-X. This results in RP3-X (slot 1) becoming
active RP and RP3 (slot 0) becoming standby RP.
Example:

Router# redundancy switchover

Step 10 Verify that both the RPs are in IOS XR RUN state using the show platform command
Example:

Router# show platform

Thu Jul 12 20:50:28.317 UTC
Node Type State Config state
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RP0/CPU0 A99-RP3-SE(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RP1/CPU0 A99-RP3-X-SE(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

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0/FT2 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

0/FT3 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC5 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC6 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT2 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT3 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 11 Verify RP3-X in slot 1 and RP3 in slot 0 reach full synchronization (NSR-ready state) and status of ALL the
groups is Ready state. Use show redundancy command to verify the same.
Example:

Router# show redundancy

Fri Jul 12 20:51:19.365 UTC
Active Node Standby Node
----------- ------------
0/RP1/CPU0 0/RP0/CPU0(Node Ready, NSR:Ready)

Step 12 Remove standby RP3 (slot 0). Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards
from the Chassis, on page 250.
Step 13 Insert and boot RP3-X (slot 0). After booting, RP3-X (slot 0) becomes standby RP. Verify using the show
platform command.
Example:

Router# show platform

Thu Jul 12 20:50:28.317 UTC
Node Type State Config state
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RP0/CPU0 A99-RP3-X-SE(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RP1/CPU0 A99-RP3-X-SE(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT2 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT3 ASR-9922-FAN-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC5 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC6 A99-SFC2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT2 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT3 A9K-AC-PEM-V2 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 14 Repeat Step 6, Step 7 and Step 8.

Step 15 (Optional) Perform FPD upgrade on RP3-X. Use these commands:

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Note An FPD upgrade can be performed after the FCs and LCs are added to the system.

Example:

sysadmin-vm:0_RP1# upgrade hw-module location 0/RP0 fpd

sysadmin-vm:0_RP1# upgrade hw-module location 0/RP1 fpd

Step 16 (Optional) Reload the system once FPDs are upgraded using the admin hw-module location all reload
command.

Migrating from RSP440 to RSP880 or RSP880-LT Card

Before you begin:
• You must have console access to the router.
• The router must be running Cisco IOS XR software release 5.3.2 or later version to support RSP880.
• The router must be running Cisco IOS XR software release 6.2.2 or later version to support RSP880-LT.
• The router must have two RSP440 cards (active and standby) up and running.
• Cisco ASR 9000 Ethernet Line Card (first generation) must be removed from the chassis as they are
incompatible with RSP880.
• Cisco ASR 9000 High Density 100GE Ethernet line cards (third generation) must be power down or
temporarily removed before starting the migration procedure. Use the hw-module power disable location
node-id command in admin-config mode to power down the LC.

Procedure

Step 1 Use show redundancy summary command to identify the active and standby RSPs.
Example:

Router# show redundancy summary

Wed Jun 17 11:18:51.391 PST
Active/Primary Standby/Backup
-------------- --------------
0/RSP0/CPU0(A) 0/RSP1/CPU0(S) (Node Ready, NSR: Ready)
0/RSP0/CPU0(P) 0/RSP1/CPU0(B) (Proc Group Ready, NSR: Ready)
Make sure RSP1 is the active RSP card. If not, then use redundancy switchover command to
perform redundancy switchover from RSP0 to RSP1, and make RSP1 as active RSP.

Step 2 Remove the standby RSP440 (RSP0) and insert RSP880 in slot 0. Follow the procedure explained in the topic
Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page 250.
Step 3 Connect to RSP880 console port and type CTRL+C to break into ROMMON.
Step 4 From the ROMMON prompt, set ROMMON variable to activate 1GE mode for peer RSP communication.
Example:

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ROMMON prompt on RSP880 (A)

rommon B1> RSP_LINK_1G=1

rommon B1> sync

Example:
ROMMON prompt on RSP880-LT

rommon B1> RSP_LINK_1G=1

rommon B1> ALDRIN_VERSION_DISABLE=1
rommon B1> RSP4L_ALDRIN_1G=1
rommon B1> sync

Step 5 Verify that config register is set correctly in ROMMON.

Example:

rommon B1> confreg

Step 6 Reset RSP880 card. Now the RSP880 becomes the standby RSP in slot 0 and synchronizes configuration
from active RSP440 in slot 1.
Example:

rommon B1> reset –h

Note The RSP880 reloads and the user is disconnected from ROMMON automatically.

Step 7 Wait until standby node reaches NSR-ready state and status of ALL the groups is Ready state. Use show
redundancy command to verify the same.
Example:

Router# show redundancy

Tue Nov 18 07:51:47.098 EDT
Redundancy information for node 0/RSP0/CPU0:
==========================================
Node 0/RSP1/CPU0 is in ACTIVE role
Node Redundancy Partner (0/RSP0/CPU0) is in STANDBY role
Standby node in 0/RSP0/CPU0 is ready
Standby node in 0/RSP0/CPU0 is NSR- ready
Node 0/RSP1/CPU0 is in process group PRIMARY role
Process Redundancy Partner (0/RSP0/CPU0) is in BACKUP role
Backup node in 0/RSP0/CPU0 is ready
Backup node in 0/RSP0/CPU0 is NSR-ready

Group Primary Backup Status

--------- --------- --------- ---------
dsc 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
dlrsc 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
central-services 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
v4- routing 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
netmgmt 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
mcast-routing 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready

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v6-routing 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0

Step 8 From the active RSP, verify that both RSPs have synchronized the SNMP engine ID and SNMP ifindex-table
between each other:
Example:

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rsp0/cpu0

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rsp1/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rsp0/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rsp1/cpu0

Step 9 Manually copy Embedded Event Manager (EEM) scripts from RSP440 to RSP880 disks if applicable.
Note The EEM scripts are files located on RSP’s hard disk. These files are not automatically synced
between Active and Standby RSPs.

Step 10 Perform redundancy switchover from active RSP440 (slot 1) to standby RSP880 in (slot 0)
Example:

Router# redundancy switchover

Step 11 Remove RSP440 from slot 1. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards
from the Chassis, on page 250.
Step 12 Insert and boot RSP880. After booting, the RSP 880 becomes standby RSP. Do not set the ROMMON variable.
Step 13 Repeat Step 7, Step 8 and Step 9.
Step 14 (Optional) Perform FPD upgrade on the RSP880. Use these commands:
Example:

Router# (admin) upgrade hw-module fpd all location 0/rsp0/cpu0

Router# (admin) upgrade hw-module fpd all location 0/rsp1/cpu0

Step 15 Clear ROMMON variable for active RSP from XR prompt:

Example:

Router# run nvram_rommonvar RSP_LINK_1G 0

Migrating from A99-RSP to RSP880-LT Card (ASR 9906 Router)

Before you begin:
• You must have console access to the router.
• The router must be running Cisco IOS XR software release 6.3.2 or later version.
• The router must have two A99-RSP cards (active and standby) up and running.

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• Set the MISMATCH_RP_ENABLED ROMMON variable to 1:

1. Connect to the A99-RSP console port and press CTRL+C to break into ROMMON.
2. From the ROMMON prompt on the A99-RSP, set the ROMMON variable to allow mismatched
RSP:
rommon B1> MISMATCH_RP_ENABLED=1

Procedure

Step 1 Enter the show redundancy summary command to identify the active and standby RSPs.
Example:
Router# show redundancy summary
Wed Jun 17 11:18:51.391 PST
Active/Primary Standby/Backup
-------------- --------------
0/RSP1/CPU0(A) 0/RSP0/CPU0(S) (Node Ready, NSR: Ready)
0/RSP1/CPU0(P) 0/RSP0/CPU0(B) (Proc Group Ready, NSR: Ready)

Step 2 Remove the standby A99-RSP from slot 0 and insert the RSP880-LT. Follow the procedure in Removing and
Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page 250.
Step 3 Wait until the standby node reaches NSR-ready state and the status of all groups is in Ready state. Enter the
show redundancy command to verify.
Example:
Router# show redundancy
Wed Jun 17 11:18:53.098 PST
Redundancy information for node 0/RSP1/CPU0:
==========================================
Node 0/RSP1/CPU0 is in ACTIVE role
Node Redundancy Partner (0/RSP0/CPU0) is in STANDBY role
Standby node in 0/RSP0/CPU0 is ready
Standby node in 0/RSP0/CPU0 is NSR-ready
Node 0/RSP1/CPU0 is in process group PRIMARY role
Process Redundancy Partner (0/RSP0/CPU0) is in BACKUP role
Backup node in 0/RSP0/CPU0 is ready
Backup node in 0/RSP0/CPU0 is NSR-ready

Group Primary Backup Status

--------- --------- --------- ---------
v6-routing 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
mcast-routing 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
netmgmt 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
v4-routing 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
central-services 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
dsc 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready
dlrsc 0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0 Ready

Step 4 Perform redundancy switchover from active A99-RSP (slot 1) to standby RSP880-LT (slot 0).
Example:
Router# redundancy switchover
Proceed with switchover 0/RSP1/CPU0 -> 0/RSP0/CPU0? [confirm] y
Initiating switch-over.

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RP/0/RSP0/CPU0:Jun 17 11:18:55.098 PST: rmf_svr[418]: %HA-REDCON-4-FAILOVER_REQUESTED :

failover has been requested by operator, waiting to initiate
RP/0/RSP1/CPU0:Jun 17 11:18:55.098 PST: nvram[74]: %MEDIA-NVRAM-6-UNMOUNT : nvram unmount
requested due to process restart or card reload
Connection closed by foreign host.

. . .

RP/0/RSP0/CPU0:Jun 17 11:26:55.098 PST: rmf_svr[418]: %HA-REDCON-1-BACKUP_READY : backup

process groups between 0/RSP0/CPU0 and 0/RSP1/CPU0 are ready
RP/0/RSP1/CPU0:Jun 17 11:26:55.098 PST: rmf_svr[420]: %HA-REDCON-6-STBY_BACKUP_READY : This
card is standby and its backup process groups are ready

. . .

The RSP880-LT in slot 0 becomes the active RSP.

Step 5 Remove the RSPS-4 from slot 1 and insert the RSP880-LT. Follow the procedure in Removing and Replacing
Cards from the Chassis, on page 250.
After booting, the RSP880-LT is slot 1 becomes the standby RSP.
Step 6 Enter the show redundancy and show platform commands to confirm the RSPs have synchronized and are
in the correct state.
Example:
Router# show redundancy
Redundancy information for node 0/RSP0/CPU0:
==========================================
Node 0/RSP0/CPU0 is in ACTIVE role
Node Redundancy Partner (0/RSP1/CPU0) is in STANDBY role
Standby node in 0/RSP1/CPU0 is ready
Standby node in 0/RSP1/CPU0 is NSR-not-configured
Node 0/RSP0/CPU0 is in process group PRIMARY role
Process Redundancy Partner (0/RSP1/CPU0) is in BACKUP role
Backup node in 0/RSP1/CPU0 is ready
Backup node in 0/RSP1/CPU0 is NSR-ready

Group Primary Backup Status

--------- --------- --------- ---------
dsc 0/RSP0/CPU0 0/RSP1/CPU0 Ready
dlrsc 0/RSP0/CPU0 0/RSP1/CPU0 Ready
central-services 0/RSP0/CPU0 0/RSP1/CPU0 Ready
v4-routing 0/RSP0/CPU0 0/RSP1/CPU0 Ready
netmgmt 0/RSP0/CPU0 0/RSP1/CPU0 Ready
mcast-routing 0/RSP0/CPU0 0/RSP1/CPU0 Ready
v6-routing 0/RSP0/CPU0 0/RSP1/CPU0 Ready

Router# show platform

Node Type State Config State
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RSP0/CPU0 A9K-RSP880-LT-TR(Active) IOS XR RUN PWR,NSHUT,MON
0/RSP1/CPU0 A9K-RSP880-LT-TR(Standby) IOS XR RUN PWR,NSHUT,MON
0/0/CPU0 A99-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN PWR,NSHUT,MON
0/2/CPU0 A99-12X100GE IOS XR RUN PWR,NSHUT,MON
0/3/CPU0 A99-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN PWR,NSHUT,MON

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Migrating from A99-RSP/RSP880/RSP880-LT to RSP5/RSP5-X

Card
Before you begin:
• You must have console access to the router. Default console speed on RSP5 and RSP5-X is set as 115200.
• IOS XR software version requirement:
• When migrating to RSP5 card, the router must be running Cisco 64-bit IOS XR software release
6.5.15 or later version.
• When migrating to RSP5-X card, the router must be running Cisco 64-bit IOS XR software release
7.6.2 or later version.

If your router is running a 32-bit IOS XR release, you will need to migrate to 64-bit XR. Refer to Migration
Guide for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Routers.

Note RSP5 and RSP5-X are only supported with 64-bit IOS XR software releases.

• The router must have two A99-RSP/RSP880/RSP880-LT cards (active and standby) up and running. In
this section, RSP refers to A99-RSP/RSP880/RSP880-LT in the system.
• First and second generation Cisco ASR 9000 Ethernet Line Cards must be removed from the chassis as
they are incompatible with RSP5/RSP5-X.

Procedure

Step 1 Use the show redundancy summary command to verify that the RSP0 and RSP1 are in Ready State.
Example:

Router# show redundancy summary

Active/Primary Standby/Backup
-------------- --------------
0/RSP0/CPU0(A) 0/RSP1/CPU0(S) (Node Ready, NSR: Ready)
0/RSP1/CPU0(P) 0/RSP1/CPU0(B) (Proc Group Ready, NSR: Ready)

Step 2 Shutdown the standby RSP card (slot 1) using the admin hw-module shutdown location 0/RSP1 command.
Step 3 Remove the standby RSP card (slot 1). When RSP is removed, an alarm is generated indicating that the
redundancy is lost. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards from the
Chassis, on page 250.
Step 4 Insert and boot RSP5/RSP5-X in slot 1.
Step 5 Verify both the RSPs are in IOS XR RUN state using the show platform command.
Example:

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Router#show platform
Node Type State Config state
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RSP0/CPU0 A9K-RSP880-LT-TR(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RSP1/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT0 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 6 Verify RSP in slot 0 and RSP5/RSP5-X in slot 1 reach full synchronization (NSR-ready state) and status of
ALL the groups is Ready state. Use show redundancy command to verify the same.
Step 7 Manually copy Embedded Event Manager (EEM) scripts from RSP to RSP5/RSP5-X disks if applicable.
Note The EEM scripts are files located on RSP’s hard disk. These files are not automatically synced
between Active and Standby RSPs.

Step 8 From active RSP, verify the both RSPs have synchronized the SNMP engine ID and SNMP ifindex-table
between each other:
Example:

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rsp0/cpu0

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rsp1/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rsp0/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rsp1/cpu0

Step 9 Perform redundancy switchover from active RSP to standby RSP5/RSP5-X. This results in RSP5/RSP5-X
(slot 1) becoming active RSP and RSP (slot 0) becoming standby RP.
Example:

Router# redundancy switchover

Step 10 Verify that both the RSPs are in IOS XR RUN state using the show platform command
Example:

Router# show platform

Node Type State Config state
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RSP0/CPU0 A9K-RSP880-LT-TR(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RSP1/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT

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0/PT0 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 11 Verify RSP5/RSP5-X in slot 1 and RSP in slot 0 reach full synchronization (NSR-ready state) and status of
ALL the groups is Ready state. Use show redundancy command to verify the same.
Example:

Router# show redundancy

Fri Jul 12 20:51:19.365 UTC
Active Node Standby Node
----------- ------------
0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0(Node Ready, NSR:Ready)

Step 12 Remove standby RSP (slot 0). Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards
from the Chassis, on page 250.
Step 13 Insert and boot RSP5/RSP5-X (slot 0). After booting, the RSP5/RSP5-X becomes standby RSP.
Example:

Router# show platform

Node Type State Config state
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RSP0/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RSP1/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT0 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 14 Repeat Step 6, Step 7 and Step 8.

Step 15 (Optional) Perform FPD upgrade on the RSP5/RSP5-X. Use these commands:
Note An FPD upgrade can be performed after all the FCs/LCs are added to the system.

Example:

sysadmin-vm:0_RSP1# upgrade hw-module location 0/RSP0 fpd

sysadmin-vm:0_RSP1# upgrade hw-module location 0/RSP1 fpd

Step 16 (Optional) Reload the system once FPDs are upgraded using the admin hw-module location all reload
command.

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Migrating from RSP5 to RSP5-X Card

Before you begin:
• You must have console access to the router. Default console speed on RSP5-X is set as 115200.
• The router must be running Cisco 64-bit IOS XR software release 7.6.2 or later version.

Note RSP5 and RSP5-X is only supported with 64-bit IOS XR software releases.

• The router must have two RSP5 cards (active and standby) up and running. In this section, RSP refers
to RSP5 in the system.
• First and second generation Cisco ASR 9000 Ethernet Line Cards must be removed from the chassis as
they are incompatible with RSP5-X.

Procedure

Step 1 Use the show redundancy summary command to verify that the RSP0 and RSP1 are in Ready State.
Example:

Router# show redundancy summary

Active/Primary Standby/Backup
-------------- --------------
0/RSP0/CPU0(A) 0/RSP1/CPU0(S) (Node Ready, NSR: Ready)
0/RSP1/CPU0(P) 0/RSP1/CPU0(B) (Proc Group Ready, NSR: Ready)

Step 2 Shutdown the standby RSP card (slot 1) using the admin hw-module shutdown location 0/RSP1 command.
Step 3 Remove the standby RSP card (slot 1). When RSP is removed, an alarm is generated indicating that the
redundancy is lost. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards from the
Chassis, on page 250.
Step 4 Insert RSP5-X in slot 1 and allow RSP5-X to bootup.
Step 5 Verify both the RSPs are in IOS XR RUN state using the show platform command.
Example:
Router#show platform
Node Type State Config state
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RSP0/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RSP1/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-X-TR(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT

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0/PT0 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 6 Verify RSP in slot 0 and RSP5-X in slot 1 reach full synchronization (NSR-ready state) and status of ALL
the groups is Ready state. Use show redundancy command to verify the same.
Step 7 Manually copy Embedded Event Manager (EEM) scripts from RSP5 to RSP5-X disks if applicable.
Note The EEM scripts are files located on RSP’s hard disk. These files are not automatically synced
between Active and Standby RSPs.

Step 8 From active RSP, verify the both RSPs have synchronized the SNMP engine ID and SNMP ifindex-table
between each other:
Example:

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rsp0/cpu0

#more disk0:snmp/ifindex-table loc 0/rsp1/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rsp0/cpu0
#more disk0:snmp/snmp_persist loc 0/rsp1/cpu0

Step 9 Perform redundancy switchover from active RSP5 to standby RSP5-X. This results in RSP5-X (slot 1)
becoming active RSP and RSP5 (slot 0) becoming standby RSP.
Example:

Router# redundancy switchover

Step 10 Verify that both the RSPs are in IOS XR RUN state using the show platform command
Example:

Router# show platform

Node Type State Config state
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RSP0/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RSP1/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-X-TR(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT0 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 11 Verify RSP5-X in slot 1 and RSP5 in slot 0 reach full synchronization (NSR-ready state) and status of ALL
the groups is Ready state. Use show redundancy command to verify the same.
Example:

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Router# show redundancy

Fri Jul 12 20:51:19.365 UTC
Active Node Standby Node
----------- ------------
0/RSP1/CPU0 0/RSP0/CPU0(Node Ready, NSR:Ready)

Step 12 Remove standby RSP5 (slot 0). Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing Cards
from the Chassis, on page 250.
Step 13 Insert and boot RSP5-X (slot 0). After booting, the RSP5-X becomes standby RSP.
Example:

Router# show platform

Node Type State Config state
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0/RSP0/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-X-TR(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RSP1/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-X-TR(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT0 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Step 14 Repeat Step 6, Step 7 and Step 8.

Step 15 (Optional) Perform FPD upgrade on the RSP5-X. Use these commands:
Note An FPD upgrade can be performed after all the FCs/LCs are added to the system.

Example:

sysadmin-vm:0_RSP1# upgrade hw-module location 0/RSP0 fpd

sysadmin-vm:0_RSP1# upgrade hw-module location 0/RSP1 fpd

Step 16 (Optional) Reload the system once FPDs are upgraded using the admin hw-module location all reload
command.

Migrating from FC1 to FC2 Card

Procedure

Step 1 Remove the FC1 card from slot FC0. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing
Cards from the Chassis, on page 250.
Step 2 Insert FC2 card in slot FC0. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Replacing Cards in the Chassis, on
page 253

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Step 3 Wait for FC2 to come online. Verify the card state using the show controller fabric plane all command. In
the output, Admin State and Oper State value should be 01 (that means the card state is up), Links Down
should be zero, and the values of In pkt count and Out pkt count should be incrementing.
Example:

Router# show controllers fabric plane all

Wed Apr 13 08:32:02.464 PDT
Flags: Admin State: 1-Up 2-Down 12-UnPowered 16-Shutdown
Oper State: 1-Up 2-Down 3-Admin Down

Summary for All Fabric Planes:

Plane Id Admin State Oper State Links Up Links Down In Pkt Count Out Pkt count

=============================================================================================

0 01 01 42 00 5942644519 5942644481
1 01 01 42 00 5906049163 5906047719
2 01 01 42 00 5939106251 5939105048
3 01 01 42 00 5933726816 5933725418
4 01 01 42 00 5931138987 5931137649
5 01 01 22 00 5920246359 5920245399
6 01 01 22 00 5920165028 5920163883

Step 4 Repeat Step1 through Step 3 for migrating remaining FCs from slot FC1 to slot FC6.

Migrating from A99-SFC2 to A99-SFC3 Card

Cisco ASR 9912 and Cisco ASR 9922 chassis supports the A99-SFC3 fabric card.

Procedure

Step 1 Remove the A99-SFC2 card from slot FC0. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and
Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page 250.
Alarms are raised when fabric cards are removed and when the system has a combination of old and new
generation fabric cards. These alarms clear when all the fabric cards are replaced.

Step 2 Insert A99-SFC3 card in slot FC0. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Replacing Cards in the Chassis,
on page 253
Step 3 Wait for A99-SFC3 card to come online. Verify the card state is OPERATIONAL using the show platform
command.
Step 4 Repeat Step1 through Step 3 for migrating remaining FCs from slot FC1 to slot FC6.
Example:

Router# show platform

Node Type State Config state

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0/RSP0/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT

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0/RSP1/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT

0/FT0 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT0 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Use the admin show alarm and show pfm location allcommands to verify no additonal alarms are raised
after replacing all the FCs.

Migrating from A99-SFC-S/A99-SFC-T to A99-SFC3-S/A99-SFC3-T

Card
Cisco ASR 9906 chassis supports the A99-SFC3-T fabric card and Cisco ASR 9910 chassis supports the
A99-SFC3-S fabric card. In this section, SFC refers to A99-SFC-S/A99-SFC-T.

Procedure

Step 1 Remove the SFC card from slot FC0. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Removing and Replacing
Cards from the Chassis, on page 250.
Alarms are raised when fabric cards are removed and when the system has a combination of old and new
generation fabric cards. These alarms clear when all the fabric cards are replaced.

Step 2 Insert A99-SFC3-T/A99-SFC3-S card in slot FC0. Follow the procedure explained in the topic Replacing
Cards in the Chassis, on page 253
Step 3 Wait for A99-SFC3-T/A99-SFC3-S card to come online. Verify the card state is OPERATIONAL using the
show platform command.
Step 4 Repeat Step1 through Step 3 for migrating remaining FCs from slot FC1 to slot FC4.
Example:

Router# show platform

Node Type State Config state
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0/RSP0/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Standby) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/RSP1/CPU0 A9K-RSP5-TR(Active) IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FT0 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FT1 ASR-9910-FAN OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/1/CPU0 A9K-8X100GE-TR IOS XR RUN NSHUT
0/FC0 A99-SFC3-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC1 A99-SFC3-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC2 A99-SFC3-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC3 A99-SFC3-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT
0/FC4 A99-SFC3-S OPERATIONAL NSHUT

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0/PT0 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

0/PT1 A9K-AC-PEM-V3 OPERATIONAL NSHUT

Use the admin show alarm and show pfm location all commands to verify no additonal alarms are raised
after replacing all the FCs.

Removing a Chassis from the Equipment Rack

Follow these steps to remove the chassis and its components from the equipment rack:

Procedure

Step 1 Power off the router (see Powering Off the Router, on page 228).
Caution You must use two people to remove the chassis from the equipment rack safely. An empty chassis
can weigh up to approximately 300 pounds (136 kg).

Step 2 Power off the circuit breakers to the power supplies.

Step 3 Disconnect the power from the power modules on the rear of the chassis.
Step 4 Disconnect the supplemental bonding and grounding connection from the chassis (see Supplemental Bonding
and Grounding Connections).
Step 5 Remove the fan tray (see Removing and Replacing the Fan Trays, on page 235).
Step 6 Disconnect RSP/RP cables connected to the console port, auxiliary port, or either of the management Ethernet
ports. Be sure to label each of the RSP/RP cables before you disconnect the cables.
Step 7 Disconnect any cables connected to the external alarm port on the alarm display.
Label each of the alarm display cables before you disconnect the cables.

Step 8 Disconnect the line card interface cables.

Step 9 Remove the RSP cards, RP cards, FCs, and LCs from the chassis (see Removing and Replacing Cards from
the Chassis, on page 250).
Step 10 Remove the chassis air filter (see Replacing the Chassis Air Filter, on page 228).
Step 11 Remove the chassis from the rack.
a) Using the side handles to support the weight of the chassis, remove the screws that attach the chassis rack
mount flanges and the side rack mount brackets to the rack posts.
b) Carefully lift the chassis out of the rack and set it aside.
c) Use the rear handle on the Cisco ASR 9922 Router to push the chassis out of the rack and onto an adjacent
pallet jack for transport.

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Packing a Chassis for Shipment

Packing a Chassis for Shipment

Use the packaging that came with the replacement chassis to repack and ship the chassis being replaced.
Before shipping the chassis being replaced, pack the chassis back into the shipping rack (see Unpacking the
Router).

Installing a Replacement Chassis in the Equipment Rack

Follow these steps to install the replacement chassis and components in the equipment rack:

Procedure

Step 1 Install the new chassis in the rack (see Rack-Mounting the Router Chassis).
Step 2 Install the power modules (see Removing and Replacing Power System Components, on page 237).
Step 3 Install the fan tray (see Removing and Replacing the Fan Trays, on page 235).
Step 4 Install the RSP cards, RP cards, FCs, and LCs. (see Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page
250).
Step 5 Install the chassis air filter (see Replacing the Chassis Air Filter, on page 228).
Step 6 Connect all line card and interface cables (see Connecting Line Card Network Interface Cables).
Step 7 Connect the supplemental bonding and grounding connection (if there is one) to the chassis (see Supplemental
Bonding and Grounding Connections).
Step 8 Connect power to the power trays on the rear of the chassis.
Step 9 To turn on power to the router, see Powering On the Router.

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Technical Specifications
• Technical Specifications, on page 281

Technical Specifications
For more information on Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers, see Technical Specifications
in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Overview and Reference Guide.

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 APPENDIX B
Site Log
The site log provides a historical record of all actions relevant to the operation and maintenance of the router.
Keep your site log in a convenient place near the router where anyone who performs the maintenance has
access to it.
Site log entries might include the following:
• Installation progress—Make entries in the site log to record installation progress. Note any difficulties
and remedies during the installation process.
• Upgrades or removal and replacement procedures—Use the site log as a record of router maintenance
and expansion history.
Each time a procedure is performed on the router, update the site log to show the following:
• • Any field replaceable unit (FRU) that is installed, removed, or replaced
• Any router configuration changes
• Software upgrades
• Corrective or preventive maintenance procedures performed
• Intermittent problems
• Related comments

The following page shows a sample site log format. You can make copies of the sample or design your own
site log page to meet the needs of your site and equipment.

Date Description of Action Performed or Symptoms Observed Initials

• Site Log, on page 284

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Site Log

Site Log
The site log provides a historical record of all actions relevant to the operation and maintenance of the router.
Keep your site log in a convenient place near the router where anyone who performs the maintenance has
access to it.
Site log entries might include the following:
• Installation progress—Make entries in the site log to record installation progress. Note any difficulties
and remedies during the installation process.
• Upgrades or removal and replacement procedures—Use the site log as a record of router maintenance
and expansion history.
Each time a procedure is performed on the router, update the site log to show the following:
• • Any field replaceable unit (FRU) that is installed, removed, or replaced
• Any router configuration changes
• Software upgrades
• Corrective or preventive maintenance procedures performed
• Intermittent problems
• Related comments

The following page shows a sample site log format. You can make copies of the sample or design your own
site log page to meet the needs of your site and equipment.

Date Description of Action Performed or Symptoms Observed Initials

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