Cisco 2600XM Series User manual

Quick Start Guide
Cisco 2600XM Series and Cisco 2612 Routers
INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY
1Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
2Documents, Equipment, and Tools
3Install Chassis
4Connect Cables
5Power Up the Router
6Perform Initial Configuration
7Interface Numbering
8Where to Go Next
9Obtaining Documentation
10 Documentation Feedback
11 Obtaining Technical Assistance
12 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information

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1Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
There are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can use during the warranty period.
Your formal Warranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available on
Cisco.com. Follow these steps to access and download the Cisco Information Packet and your warranty and license agreements
from Cisco.com.
1. Launch your browser, and go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/cetrans.htm
The Warranties and License Agreements page appears.
2. To read the Cisco Information Packet, follow these steps:
a. Click the Information Packet Number field, and make sure that the part number 78-5235-03A0 is highlighted.
b. Select the language in which you would like to read the document.
c. Click Go. The Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License page from the Information Packet appears.
d. Read the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF).
Note You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files. You can download the reader from Adobe’s
website: http://www.adobe.com
3. To read translated and localized warranty information about your product, follow these steps:
a. Enter this part number in the Warranty Document Number field: 78-5236-01C0
b. Select the language in which you would like to read the document.
c. Click Go. The Cisco warranty page appears.
d. Review the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF).
You can also contact the Cisco service and support website for assistance:
http://www.cisco.com/public/Support_root.shtml.
Duration of Hardware Warranty
Ninety (90) days.
Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware
Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after
receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.
Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy.
To Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number
Contact the company from whom you purchased the product. If you purchased the product directly from Cisco, contact your Cisco
Sales and Service Representative.
Complete the information below, and keep it for reference:
Company product purchased from
Company telephone number
Product model number
Product serial number
Maintenance contract number

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2Documents, Equipment, and Tools
User Documentation
All the documents referenced in this quick start guide are available online on Cisco.com. To be sure of obtaining the latest
information, you should access the online documentation.
To view or print a document in its original page format, access the online document, and click the PDF icon.
For information about accessing user documentation, see the “Where to Go Next” section on page 24.
Items Included with Cisco 2600XM Series Routers
•Rack-mount brackets with screws for 19-inch rack; rubber chassis feet
•Ground lug; power cord
•RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable for console connection
•RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable for modem connection
•Ethernet cable for LAN interface
•Cisco Information Packet
•Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
•Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series, and Cisco 3700 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document
•Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Quick Start Guide document (if shipped with VPN bundle)
•Cisco 2600XM Series and Cisco 2612 Routers Quick Start Guide (this document)
Items Not Included
Individual items in this list may be required for your particular application:
•Four screws for installing the chassis in a rack
•PC running terminal emulation software for administrative access, or modem for remote administrative access
•Cables for WAN interfaces, voice interfaces, or additional LAN interfaces
•Cable ties
•Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
3Install Chassis
Safety Information
For safety information you need to know before working on your Cisco router, refer to the Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series,
and Cisco 3700 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.
Note To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series,
and Cisco 3700 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document.

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Warning Definition
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with
standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this
publication, refer to the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Waarschuwing
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan
veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij
elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken
om ongelukken te voorkomen. Voor een vertaling van de waarschuwingen die in deze publicatie
verschijnen, dient u de vertaalde veiligheidswaarschuwingen te raadplegen die bij dit apparaat
worden geleverd.
Opmerking BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES.
Varoitus
TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUTEEN LIITTYVIÄ OHJEITA
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen kuin
työskentelet minkään laitteiston parissa, ota selvää sähkökytkentöihin liittyvistä vaaroista ja
tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkäisykeinoista. Tässä asiakirjassa esitettyjen varoitusten
käännökset löydät laitteen mukana toimitetuista ohjeista.
Huomautus SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET
Attention
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant causer
des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des
dangers posés par les circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment
utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions d'avertissements
figurant dans cette publication, consultez les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet
appareil.
Remarque CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
Warnung
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung
führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit
elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von
Unfällen bewusst. Übersetzungen der in dieser Veröffentlichung enthaltenen Warnhinweise sind im
Lieferumfang des Geräts enthalten.
Hinweis BEWAHREN SIE DIESE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN AUF

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Avvertenza
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone.
Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai
circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Per le traduzioni
delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento, vedere le avvertenze di sicurezza che accompagnano
questo dispositivo.
Nota CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI
Advarsel
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER
Dette varselssymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan forårsake personskade. Før
du utfører arbeid med utstyret, bør du være oppmerksom på farene som er forbundet med elektriske
kretssystemer, og du bør være kjent med vanlig praksis for å unngå ulykker. For å se oversettelser av
advarslene i denne publikasjonen, se de oversatte sikkerhetsvarslene som følger med denne enheten.
Merk TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE
Aviso
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. O utilizador encontra-se numa situação que poderá ser
causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha em
atenção os perigos envolvidos no manuseamento de circuitos eléctricos e familiarize-se com as
práticas habituais de prevenção de acidentes. Para ver traduções dos avisos incluídos nesta
publicação, consulte os avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.
Nota GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
¡Advertencia!
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular
cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los
procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Vea las traducciones de las advertencias que
acompañan a este dispositivo.
Nota GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
Varning!
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR
Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada.
Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna
till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Se översättningarna av de varningsmeddelanden som
finns i denna publikation, och se de översatta säkerhetsvarningarna som medföljer denna anordning.
OBS! SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR

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Aviso
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões
corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os
circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o número
da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança
traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES

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Advarsel
VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER
Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse.
Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de involverede risici, der er ved
elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til undgåelse af ulykker. Brug
erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte
med denne enhed.
GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER

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Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only
through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017
Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and
watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld
the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43
Warning This equipment has been designed for connection to TN and IT power systems. Statement 1007

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Warning To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage
(TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports
both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of
a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if
you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages
and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other
equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards,
faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1029
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on
modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the weight
of the unit. Statement 1032
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Statement 1040
Installing the Chassis
You can set the chassis on a desktop or install it in a rack. A chassis of 1 RU height can also be mounted on a wall or other flat
surface. See the applicable instructions in the following sections:
•Rack-Mounting the Chassis, page 9
•Wall-Mounting the Chassis—1-Rack-Unit (RU) Chassis Height Only, page 12
•Installing on a Desktop, page 13
Caution To prevent damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis by the plastic panel on the front. Always
hold the chassis by the metal body.
Rack-Mounting the Chassis
Cisco 2600XM series and Cisco 2612 routers can be installed in 19-, 23-, and 24-inch racks. Use the standard brackets for
mounting the chassis in a 19-inch rack; use the optional larger brackets for mounting the chassis in a 23- or 24-inch rack.
You can mount the chassis in the following ways:
•Center mounting—Brackets attached in the center of the chassis with either the front panel or the rear panel facing forward
•Front mounting—Brackets attached at the front of the chassis with the front panel facing forward
•Rear mounting—Brackets attached at the rear of the chassis with the rear panel facing forward

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The brackets for 19-, 23-, and 24-inch racks are shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Brackets for Rack-Mounting of Routers with 1-RU Chassis Height
Attaching Brackets
Attach the mounting brackets to the chassis as shown in Figure 2 through Figure 8, using the screws provided. Attach the second
bracket to the opposite side of the chassis. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to install the bracket screws.
Figure 2 Bracket Installation for Front Mounting in 19-Inch Rack
Figure 3 Bracket Installation for Front Mounting: 19-Inch Rack with 17.75-Inch Opening, and 23- or 24-Inch Rack
Bracket for use with a
23-inch or 24-inch rack
Bracket for use
with a 19-inch rack
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62676
Note: The second bracket attaches to the other side of the chassis.
62881
Note: The second bracket attaches
to the other side of the chassis.
Brackets for
19-inch rack Brackets for
23-inch or 24-inch rack

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Figure 4 Bracket Installation for Rear Mounting in 19-Inch Rack
Figure 5 Bracket Installation for Rear Mounting: 19-Inch Rack with 17.75-Inch Opening, and 23- or 24-Inch Rack
Figure 6 Bracket Installation for Center Mounting with Rear Panel Forward: 19-Inch Rack with 17.75-Inch Opening, and 23- or
24-Inch Rack
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Note: The second bracket attaches
to the other side of the chassis.
Brackets for
19-inch rack
110V 60 Hz
1.6A MAX
72014
Note: The second bracket attaches
to the other side of the chassis.
110V 60 Hz
1.6A MAX
Brackets for
19-inch rack Brackets for
23-inch or 24-inch rack
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Note: The second bracket attaches
to the other side of the chassis.
110V 60 Hz
1.6A MAX
Brackets for
19-inch rack Brackets for
23-inch or 24-inch rack

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Figure 7 Bracket Installation for Center Mounting with Rear Panel Forward: 19-, 23-, or 24-Inch Rack
Figure 8 Bracket Installation for Center Mounting with Front Panel Forward: 19-, 23-, or 24-Inch Rack
Installing Chassis in Rack
Install the chassis in the rack. Rack-mounting screws are not provided with the router. Use two screws for each side (supplied
with the rack).
Wall-Mounting the Chassis—1-Rack-Unit (RU) Chassis Height Only
Cisco 2600XM series and Cisco 2612 routers can be attached to walls.
Attaching Rubber Feet
If you are mounting a Cisco 2600XM series or Cisco 2612 router on a wall, you must install the rubber feet that are supplied
in the accessory kit. They provide a space for air circulation. Peel the rubber feet from the adhesive strip, and attach them onto
the five round recesses on the bottom of the chassis.
Attaching Brackets
Attach the standard brackets to the chassis as shown in Figure 9, using the slotted hex-head screws and plastic spacers (supplied
in the accessory kit). Orient each spacer so that the shoulder fits into the slot in the bracket.
62983
Note: The second bracket attaches
to the other side of the chassis.
Brackets for
19-inch rack Brackets for 23-inch or 24-inch rack
110V 60 Hz
1.6A MAX
72016
Note: The second bracket attaches
to the other side of the chassis.
Brackets for
19-inch rack Brackets for 23-inch or 24-inch rack

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Figure 9 Attaching the Brackets for Wall-Mounting
Attaching to Wall
Attach the chassis to the wall:
•Position the end nearest the power cable at the top.
•Align screws (not included) with a wall stud, or use wall anchors.
Installing on a Desktop
If you are installing a Cisco 2610XM, Cisco 2620XM, or Cisco 2650XM series router on a desktop, you must install the rubber
feet that are supplied in the accessory kit. They provide a space for air circulation. Peel the rubber feet from the adhesive strip,
and attach them onto the five round recesses on the bottom of the chassis.
Caution If you place the Cisco router on a desktop, do not place anything that weighs more than 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms)
on top of the chassis.
Grounding the Chassis
You must connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground; the ground wire must be installed in accordance with local electrical
safety standards.
•For NEBS-compliant grounding, use size AWG 6 (13 mm2) wire and the ground lug provided in the accessory kit.
•For NEC-compliant grounding, use size AWG 14 (2 mm2) or larger wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring terminal.
•For EN/IEC 60950-compliant grounding, use size AWG 18 (1 mm2) or larger wire and an appropriate user-supplied ring
terminal.
To connect the chassis to a reliable earth ground, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Strip one end of the ground wire to the length required for the ground lug or terminal.
•For the NEBS ground lug—approximately 0.75 in. (20 mm)
•For user-provided ring terminal—as required
Step 2 Crimp the ground wire to the ground lug or ring terminal, using a crimp tool of the appropriate size.
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CN/LP
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RXC RXD TXC TXD CN/LP RXC RXD TXC TXD CN/LP RXC RXD TXC TXD CN/LP RXC RXD TXC TXD
EN
SERIAL
A/S
W0
SERIALCONN
W0
SERIALCONN
AUX
CONSOLE
ETHERNET 0/0 ACT
LINK
ACT
TOKEN RING 0/0
LINK
W0
Input: 100-240VAC
Freq: 50/60 Hz
Current: 1.2-0.6A
Watts: 40W

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Step 3 Attach the ground lug or ring terminal to the chassis as shown in Figure 10 or Figure 11. For the ground lug, use the
two screws with captive locking washers provided. For a ring terminal, use one of the screws provided. Use a number 2
Phillips screwdriver, and tighten the screws to a torque of 8 to 10 in-lb (0.9 to 1.1 N-m).
Figure 10 NEBS-Compliant Chassis Ground Connection Using Ground Lug
Figure 11 Chassis Ground Connection Using Ring Terminal
Step 4 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a grounding point at your site.
4Connect Cables
Warning Do not work on the system, or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
Warning Before opening the chassis, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid contact with telephone-network
voltages. Statement 1004
System Management Connections
The connections described in Table 1 provide system management access.
Table 1 System Management Connections
Port Color Connected To: Cable
Console Light blue PC or ASCII terminal communication port (usually labeled COM) RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
Auxiliary Black Modem for remote access RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable
SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION
SERIAL 1
SERIAL 0
CONN CONN WIC
2A/S
SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION
SERIAL 1
SERIAL 0
CONN CONN WIC
2T
Cisco 2611
100-240V– 1A
50/60 Hz 47 W
W0
AUX
CONSOLE
ETHERNET 0 ACT
LINKACTETHERNET 1LINK
W1
36454
Ground lug
103057
SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION
SERIAL 1
SERIAL 0
CONN CONN WIC
2A/S
SEE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION
SERIAL 1
SERIAL 0
CONN CONN WIC
2T
Cisco 2611
100-240V– 1A
50/60 Hz 47 W
W0
AUX
CONSOLE
ETHERNET 0 ACT
LINK
ACTETHERNET 1LINK
W1
Ring terminal

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Power Connections
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Note The installation must comply with all required electrical codes applicable at the installation site.
Connecting Routers to AC Power
If your router uses AC power, connect it to a 15 A, 120 VAC (10 A, 240 VAC) circuit with overcurrent protection.
Note The input voltage tolerance limits for AC power are 85 and 264 VAC.
Warning AC connected units must have a permanent ground connection in addition to the power cable ground wire.
NEBS-compliant grounding satisfies this requirement. Statement 284
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than:
15A, 120VAC (10A, 240VAC). Statement 1005
Connecting the Router to DC Power
If your router has a DC-input power supply, follow the directions in this section for proper wiring.
Warning This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than:
15A, 60VDC. Statement 1005
Warning Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025
DC Wiring Requirements
A Cisco router with a DC-input power supply requires copper wire for the power connections. Table 2 summarizes the wiring
requirements for Cisco 2600XM series and Cisco 2612 routers with a DC-input power supply.
Note For installations compliant with the National Electric Code, AWG 14 (2.0 mm2) wire is required for DC input and
safety ground wire.
Table 2 DC Wiring Requirements for Cisco 2610, Cisco 2620, and Cisco 2650 Series Routers
DC Power Source DC Input DC Input Wire Size1
1. See the note above this table for National Electric Code wire size requirements.
Safety Ground Wire Size Overcurrent Protection
Nominal 48 VDC –48 to –60 VDC2,4A
2. The input voltage tolerance limits for nominal 48-V power supplies are 38 and 72 VDC.
AWG 18 (1.0 mm2) AWG 14 (2.0 mm2) 15 A, maximum

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Wiring Procedure for Nominal 48 VDC Input
To connect the router to a DC power source, perform this procedure:
Step 1 Remove power from the DC circuit. To ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit, locate the circuit breaker
for the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the circuit-breaker switch in the OFF
position.
Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Statement 1003
Tip Secure all power cabling when installing this unit to avoid disturbing field-wiring connections.
Step 2 Strip the wires to the appropriate length for the terminal block on the power supply.
Step 3 Connect the DC power input wires to the terminal block, as shown in Figure 12.
Warning When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring terminations, such as closed-loop or spade-type with
upturned lugs. These terminations should be the appropriate size for the wires and should clamp both the
insulation and conductor. Statement 1002
Warning The illustration shows the DC power supply terminal block. Wire the DC power supply as illustrated. The proper
wiring sequence is ground to ground, positive to positive, and negative to negative. The ground wire should
always be connected first and disconnected last. Statement 239
Warning An exposed wire lead from a DC-input power source can conduct harmful levels of electricity. Be sure that no
exposed portion of the DC-input power source wire extends from the terminal block plug. Statement 122
Caution The terminal arrangement on your router may not be identical to the arrangement shown in the figures. You must
connect the positive, negative, and ground wires according to the labels on the terminals.
Caution Do not overtorque the terminal block captive thumbscrew or terminal block contact screws. The recommended
torque is 8.0 ±0.5 inch-lb (0.9 ±0.05 N-m).
Figure 12 DC Power Connections for Cisco 2600XM Series and Cisco 2612 Routers (Typical)
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Terminal
block
Negative
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Positive
Ground
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Step 4 Secure the wires using cable ties.
Step 5 Turn on power to the DC circuit.
Connecting Routers to the Cisco Redundant Power System
If your router uses the Cisco Redundant Power System (RPS), refer to the Cisco RPS Hardware Installation Guide for
instructions about the power connections. To locate these documents, see the “Where to Go Next” section on page 24.
WAN, LAN, and Voice Connections
The connections and cables listed here are described in detail in the following documents:
•Cisco 2600 Series Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide
•Cisco Interface Cards Installation Guide
•Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications
To locate these documents, see the “Where to Go Next” section on page 24.
Table 3 summarizes some typical WAN, LAN, and voice connections for Cisco 2600XM series and Cisco 2612 routers.
Table 3 WAN, LAN, and Voice Connections
Port or Connection Port Type, Color Connected To: Cable
Ethernet RJ-45, yellow Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch Straight-through Ethernet
T1/E1 WAN RJ-48C/CA81A, blue T1 or E1 network RJ-48 T1
Cisco serial 60-pin D-sub CSU/DSU and serial network or
equipment Cisco serial transition cable that matches the signaling protocol (EIA/TIA-232,
EIA/TIA-449, V.35, X.21, or EIA-530)
and the serial port operating mode (DTE
or DCE).1
1. See the Cisco Modular Access Router Cable Specifications document for information about selecting these cables.
Cisco Smart serial Cisco Smart compact
connector, blue CSU/DSU and serial network or equipment (For WIC-2T and
WIC-2A/S only)
DSL RJ-11C/CA11A,
lavender Network demarcation device for service provider’s DSL interface RJ-11
T1 digital voice RJ-48C/CA81A, tan Digital PBX RJ-48 T1 cable
Analog voice FXS RJ-11, gray Telephone, fax RJ-11
Analog voice FXO RJ-11, pink Central office, analog PBX RJ-11
Analog voice E&M RJ-11, brown Analog PBX RJ-11
BRI S/T WAN
(external NT1) RJ-48C/CA81A, orange NT1 device or private integrated network exchange (PINX) RJ-48
BRI U WAN
(built-in NT1) RJ-49C/CA-A11, red ISDN network RJ-49
CT1/PRI T1 External T1 CSU DB-15 T1 serial cable
CT1/PRI-CSU T1 RJ-48C/CA81A interface RJ-48 straight-through
CE1/PRI E1 E1 network DB-15 to BNC, DB-15 to DB-15,
DB-15 to twinax, or DB-15 to RJ-45
Token Ring UTP, purple
STP, purple Token Ring device RJ-45 Token Ring cable
56/64-kbps DSU/CSU 8-pin modular, blue RJ-48S interface RJ-48 straight-through

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5Power Up the Router
Checklist for Power-Up
You are ready to power up the Cisco router after you have completed the following steps:
•Chassis is securely mounted and grounded.
•Power and interface cables are connected.
•Your PC terminal emulation program is configured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
•You have selected passwords for access control.
•You have determined the IP addresses for the Ethernet and serial interfaces.
Front Panel Indicators
The following indicator LEDs provide power, activity, and status information:
•POWER (green)—Lit when power is on
•RPS (green)
– Off—No redundant power supply (RPS) is present
– Blinking—System is booted, RPS is present, RPS failure
– Continuous on—System is booted, RPS is present, no RPS failure
•ACTIVITY (green)
– Slow, steady blinking—System is booting
– Blinks during system activity, such as interrupts and packet transfers
Power-Up Procedure
To power up your Cisco router and verify that it goes through its initialization and self-test, perform this procedure. When the
procedure is finished, the Cisco router is ready to configure.
Note To view the boot sequence through a terminal session, you must have a console connection to the Cisco router before
it powers on.
Step 1 Make sure that your PC is powered up and connected as described in the “Checklist for Power-Up” section.
Step 2 Move the power switch to the ON position.
The green POWER or PWR LED on the front of the chassis comes on and the fan operates. If this does not happen, see
the power-up procedure in the Cisco 2600 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide.
Messages begin to appear in your terminal emulation program window.
Caution Do not press any keys on the keyboard until the messages stop. Any keys pressed during this time are interpreted
as the first command typed when the messages stop, which might cause the router to power off and start over. It
takes a few minutes for the messages to stop.

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You may see different startup messages:
•If you see the following messages, the router has booted with a configuration file and is ready for initial configuration using
the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM):
yourname con0 is now available
Press RETURN to get started.
See the “Initial Configuration Using Cisco Router and Security Device Manager” section on page 20 to learn how to
configure your router using SDM or to learn how to obtain SDM and install it on your router.
•If you see the following messages, the router has booted and is ready for initial configuration using the setup command
facility or the command-line interface (CLI):
--- System Configuration Dialog ---
At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help.
Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets '[]'.
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]:
To learn how to use the setup command facility to configure the router, see the “Initial Configuration Using the Setup
Command Facility” section on page 20. To learn how to use the CLI to configure the router, see the “Initial Configuration
Using the CLI (Manual Configuration)” section on page 22.
Note If the rommon 1> prompt appears, your system has booted in ROM monitor mode. For information on the ROM
monitor, see the router rebooting and ROM monitor information in the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals
Configuration Guide for your Cisco IOS software release.
For information about accessing this document, see the “Where to Go Next” section on page 24.
6Perform Initial Configuration
You can configure your router by using one of the following methods:
•Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM)—If your router was purchased with a VPN bundle, SDM is installed on
the router. For instructions on configuring your router by using SDM, refer to the Cisco Router and Security Device
Manager (SDM) Quick Start Guide that shipped with your router. See the “Initial Configuration Using Cisco Router and
Security Device Manager” section on page 20 for additional information.
•Setup command facility—You can use the setup command facility to configure basic router information. After the
configuration file has been created, you can use the CLI or SDM to perform additional configuration. See the “Initial
Configuration Using the Setup Command Facility” section on page 20 for additional information.
•Command-line interface (CLI)—If you prefer to use the Cisco IOS CLI, see the “Initial Configuration Using the CLI
(Manual Configuration)” section on page 22 for instructions on how to use the CLI.
Note You need to understand how interfaces are numbered so that you know which interface you are configuring. If you need
help with interface and port numbering, see the “Interface Numbering” section on page 23.

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Initial Configuration Using Cisco Router and Security Device Manager
If the following messages appear at the end of the startup sequence, Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) is
installed on your router:
yourname con0 is now available
Press RETURN to get started.
For instructions on configuring your router by using SDM, refer to the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Quick
Start Guide.
Tip If the messages above do not appear, SDM and the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) Quick Start
Guide were not shipped with your router. If you want to use SDM, you can download the latest version of SDM and
instructions for installing it on your router from the following location:
http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/sdm
To obtain the SDM quick start guide, SDM release notes, and other SDM documentation, go to www.cisco.com/go/sdm
and click the Technical Documentation link.
Initial Configuration Using the Setup Command Facility
This section shows how to use the setup command facility to configure a host name for the router, set passwords, and configure
an interface for communication with the management network. If you see the following messages at the end of the startup
sequence, the setup command facility has been invoked automatically:
--- System Configuration Dialog ---
At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help.
Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets '[]'.
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]:
The setup command facility prompts you for basic information about your router and network, and it creates an initial
configuration file.The prompts vary, depending on your router model, the installed interface modules, and the software image.
The following example and the user entries (in bold) are shown as examples only.
For a description of interface numbering, see the “Interface Numbering” section on page 23.
Note If you make a mistake while using the setup command facility, you can exit and run the setup command facility again.
Press Ctrl-C, and enter setup at the privileged EXEC mode prompt (2600#).
Step 1 To proceed using the setup command facility, enter yes.
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: yes
Step 2 When the following messages appear, press Return to enter basic management setup:
At any point you may enter a question mark '?' for help.
Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets '[]'.
Basic management setup configures only enough connectivity
for management of the system, extended setup will ask you
to configure each interface on the system
Would you like to enter basic management setup? [yes/no]: yes