Cisco ASR 9001 Manual

Cisco ASR 9001 and Cisco ASR 9001-S Routers Hardware Installation
Guide
First Published: 2013-08-25
Last Modified: 2016-10-04
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CONTENTS
Preface Preface ix
Changes to This Document ix
Audience x
Purpose x
Document Organization x
Documentation Conventions xi
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xii
CHAPTER 1 Preparing for Installation 1
Safety Guidelines 2
General Safety Guidelines 3
Compliance and Safety Information 3
Laser Safety 3
Energy Hazard 4
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 4
Lifting Guidelines 5
Site Requirement Guidelines 5
Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions 5
Site Wiring Guidelines 7
Chassis Air Flow Guidelines 8
Rack-Mounting and Air Flow Clearance Guidelines 9
Telco 2-Post Rack 10
Open 4-Post Rack 11
Enclosed Rack with Perforated Sides 12
Air Flow Guidelines for Enclosed Rack Installation 12
Temperature and Humidity Guidelines 13
Power Connection Guidelines 13
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AC Powered Routers 14
AC Power Cord Illustrations 16
DC Powered Router 19
NEBS Supplemental Unit Bonding and Grounding Guidelines 22
Cisco ASR 9001 Router Port Connection Guidelines 23
Console Port and Auxiliary Port Connection Guidelines 25
Console Port Signals 26
Auxiliary Port Signals 26
Management LAN Ports Connection Guidelines 27
Management LAN Port LED Indicators 28
Management LAN RJ-45 Cabling 28
Sync Ports Connection Guidelines 29
SYNC Port LED Indicators 30
RP External USB Port 31
CHAPTER 2 Unpacking and Installing the Chassis 33
Pre-Installation Considerations and Requirements 33
Unpacking the Cisco ASR 9001 Router 34
Positioning the Router 36
Installing the Cisco ASR 9001 Chassis 36
Before you Begin 36
Rack-Mounting the Chassis 36
Verifying Rack Dimensions 37
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack 37
Installing the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack 39
Supplemental Bonding and Grounding Connections 42
Installing the Optional Air Plenum Kit 43
Air Plenum Kit Contents 43
Supported Rack Types and Adapter Plates 44
Installing the Air Plenum Kit 44
Installing the Air Plenum Kit in a 19-inch Rack 45
Installing the Air Plenum Kit in an ETSI Two-Post to Four-Post Rack 51
CHAPTER 3 Installing Modules and Cables in the Chassis 57
Fixed 4x10-Gigabit Ethernet Ports 57
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Modular Port Adapters 58
20-Port Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter 59
4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter 60
2-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter 61
2-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter 63
1-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter 65
Installing and Removing Modular Port Adapters 67
Handling Modular Port Adapters (MPAs) 67
Online Insertion and Removal 68
Modular Port Adapter (MPA) Installation and Removal 69
Optical Device Installation and Removal 69
Cleaning Optical Devices 70
Checking the Installation 70
Verifying the Installation 70
Using show Commands to Verify Modular Port Adapter (MPA) Status 71
Using show Commands to Display Modular Port Adapter (MPA) Information 71
Using the ping Command to Verify Network Connectivity 72
Installing and Removing SFP and XFP Modules 73
Cable Management 73
Cable Management Tray 73
Installing a Cable Management Tray 74
Removing a Cable-Management Tray 74
Cable Management Bracket 75
Installing a Cable Management Bracket 76
Removing a Cable-Management Bracket 76
Connecting Route Processor Cables 77
Connecting to the RP Console Port 79
Connecting to the RP Auxiliary Port 79
Connecting to the RP Ethernet Management Ports 80
Connecting Power to the Router 80
Connecting Power to an AC-Powered Router 80
Connecting Power to a DC-Powered Router 82
Powering on the Router 83
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting the Installation 85
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Troubleshooting Overview 85
Troubleshooting Using a Subsystem Approach 86
Normal Router Startup Sequence 86
Identifying Startup Issues 86
Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem 87
Troubleshooting the AC-Input Power Subsystem 87
Troubleshooting the DC-Input Power Subsystem 89
Troubleshooting a DC Power Module 89
Additional Power Subsystem Troubleshooting Information 90
Hardware and Software Identification 90
Obtaining Temperature and Environmental Information 90
Troubleshooting the Power Distribution System 94
Troubleshooting the Route Processor Subsystem 95
Route Processor Overview 95
RP Front Panel Indicators 96
Ethernet Ports and Status LEDs 98
Auxiliary and Console Ports 98
Monitoring Critical, Major, and Minor Alarm Status 98
Troubleshooting the Line Card 99
Initial Boot Process 99
Status LEDs 99
Configuring and Troubleshooting Line Card Interfaces 100
Configuration Parameters 100
Line Card Interface Address 101
Using Configuration Commands 101
Basic Line Card Configuration 101
Verifying the Transceiver Modules 103
Advanced Line Card Troubleshooting 104
Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem 104
Fan Tray Operation 105
Power Module Fans 105
Over-temperature Conditions 105
Isolating Cooling Subsystem Problems 106
CHAPTER 5 Replacing Cisco ASR 9001 Router Components 109
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Prerequisites and Preparation 109
Field Replaceable Units 109
Online Insertion and Removal 110
Powering Off the Router 110
Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray 111
Removing and Replacing a Fan Tray 112
Removing and Replacing the Air Filter 113
Removing and Replacing AC or DC Power System Components 115
Power Module Replacement Guidelines 115
Removing and Replacing an AC or DC Power Module 115
Removing an AC or DC Power Module 115
Installing an AC or DC Power Module 116
Removing a Chassis from the Equipment Rack 116
Installing a Replacement Chassis in the Equipment Rack 117
Packing a Chassis for Shipment 117
APPENDIX A Technical Specifications 119
Physical Specifications 120
Environmental Specifications 120
AC Electrical Specifications 121
DC Electrical Specifications 122
AC Input Voltage Range 122
DC Input Voltage Range 123
Power System DC Output Levels 123
RP Port Specifications 123
Power Consumption Specifications 124
Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet SFP Modules 125
10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Transceiver Modules 126
SFP+ Transceiver Modules 131
DWDM SFP+ Transceiver Modules 133
DWDM XFP Transceiver Modules 133
CWDM SFP Transceiver Modules 136
10GBASE CWDM SFP+ 40km Transceiver Modules 136
DWDM SFP Transceiver Modules 137
DWDM SFP+ Transceiver Modules 141
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10-Gigabit Ethernet XFP and 40-Gigabit QSFP Modules 143
DWDM XFP Transceiver Modules 144
APPENDIX B Site Log 147
Site Log 147
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Preface
This Cisco ASR 9001 and Cisco ASR 9001-S Routers Hardware Installation Guide preface contains these
sections:
•Changes to This Document, page ix
•Audience, page x
•Purpose, page x
•Document Organization, page x
•Documentation Conventions, page xi
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page xii
Changes to This Document
This table lists the technical changes made to this document since it was first developed.
Table 1: Changes to This Document
SummaryDate
Updated rear mounting installing sections and fan
tray sections to meet NEBS compliance requirements.
Added new section on installing and removing the
air filter.
March 2015
Added new optics supported in IOS XR Release 5.2.2.October 2014
Added new optics supported in IOS XR Release 5.1.2.September 2014
Added new optics supported in IOS XR Release 5.2.0.June 2014
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SummaryDate
Added information about how to install optional air
baffle accessory kit on the Cisco ASR 9001 Router.
Added information about the new Fast Ethernet SFP
modules, 10-GE SFP+ transceivers, and DWDM
SFP+ transceivers.
January 2014
Added information about Cisco ASR 9001-S Router.May 2013
Initial release of this document.June 2012
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.
Purpose
This installation guide contains procedures for installing the router hardware, creating a basic startup
configuration file, and powering the router on for the first time.
Document Organization
This installation guide is organized into these chapters and appendixes:
•Preparing for Installation, on page 1, describes safety considerations, required tools and equipment,
an overview of the installation, and procedures to perform before installation.
•Unpacking and Installing the Chassis, on page 33, provides instructions for installing the chassis into
a rack.
•Installing Modules and Cables in the Chassis, on page 57, provides instructions for installing the cards
and modules into the chassis after it is mounted in a rack, and for connecting external network interface
cables.
•Troubleshooting the Installation, on page 85, provides guidelines for troubleshooting the router hardware
installation.
•Replacing Cisco ASR 9001 Router Components, on page 109, provides removal and replacement
procedures for primary router components and field-replaceable units (FRUs).
•Technical Specifications, on page 119, provides a summary of physical, electrical, and environmental
specifications for the router.
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•Site Log, on page 147, provides a sample site log that can be used to record actions relevant to the
operation and maintenance of the router.
Documentation Conventions
This publication uses these conventions:
•Ctrl represents the key labeled Control. For example, the key combination Ctrl- Z means hold down
the Control key while you press the Z key.
Command descriptions use these conventions:
•Examples that contain system prompts denote interactive sessions, indicating the commands that you
should enter at the prompt. For example:
RP/0/RSP0/CPU0:router#
DescriptionConvention
Commands and keywords and user-entered text appear in bold font.bold font
Document titles, new or emphasized terms, and arguments for which you
supply values are in italic font.
Italic font
Elements in square brackets are optional.[ ]
Required alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by
vertical bars.
{x | y | z}
Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by
vertical bars.
[x | y | z]
A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the
string or the string will include the quotation marks.
string
Terminal sessions and information the system displays appear in courier
font.
courier font
Indicates a variable for which you supply values, in context where italics
cannot be used.
Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets.< >
Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.[ ]
An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line
of code indicates a comment line.
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Documentation Conventions

Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the
manual.
Note
Means the following information will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be
troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver.
Tip
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.
Caution
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. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning
to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Statements using this symbol are provided for additional information and to comply with regulatory and
customer requirements.
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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CHAPTER 1
Preparing for Installation
Cisco ASR 9001 Router
The Cisco ASR 9001 Router is a compact high-capacity provider edge (PE) router that delivers 120 Gbps
of non-blocking, full-duplex fabric capacity in a two-rack-unit (2RU) form factor. Similar to other routers
in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, running Cisco IOS XR software images, the Cisco ASR 9001 Router delivers
the features and services found on the ASR 9000 Series platforms, allowing customers to standardize on the
same Cisco IOS XR image. The Cisco ASR 9001 Router has an integrated route processor (RP) and two
modular bays that support 1 GE, 10 GE and 40 GE modular port adapters (MPAs). The base chassis has four
integrated 10 GE enhanced small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) ports, a GPS input for stratum-1 clocking,
building integrated timing supply (BITS) ports, and management ports. The following figure shows the front
panel of the Cisco ASR 9001 Router.
Figure 1: Front Panel of the Cisco ASR 9001 Router
Cisco ASR 9001-S Router
The Cisco ASR 9001-S Router is a 60 Gbps variant of the Cisco ASR 9001 Router. Similar to other routers
in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series, running Cisco IOS XR software images, the Cisco ASR 9001-S Router delivers
the features and services found on the ASR 9000 Series platforms, allowing customers to standardize on the
same Cisco IOS XR image. The Cisco ASR 9001-S Router comes standard with one modular bay (BAY 0)
that supports either a 1 GE, 10 GE, or 40 GE modular port adapters (MPAs). The chassis also comes usable
with two fixed SFP+ ports (SFP+0 and SFP+1). The second MPA slot (BAY 1) and other two SFP+ ports
(SFP+2 and SFP+3) are disabled and covered with dust caps by default. It supports the same set of features
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and scaling for each NPU as does the Cisco ASR 9001 Router. The following figure shows the front panel
of the Cisco ASR 9001-S Router.
Figure 2: Front Panel of the Cisco ASR 9001-S Router
In order to achieve the full bandwidth of 120 Gbps and to enable the disabled ports, a Cisco license can be
obtained. Once the license is obtained and installed, the Cisco ASR 9001-S Router must be reloaded to bring
up the full 120 Gbps capacity. For information on configuring the Cisco license for Cisco ASR 9001-S
Router, see the Cisco ASR 9001-S 120G Upgrade License Configuration Guide .
The Cisco ASR 9001-S Router follows the same hardware installation procedure as the procedure for the
Cisco ASR 9001 Router, described in this document.
Note
This chapter guides you through the process of preparing for router installation.
Before installing your Cisco ASR 9001 Router, you must consider these requirements:
•power and cabling requirements must be in place at your installation site
•special equipment must be available for installing the router
•the environmental conditions that your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation
The shipping package for the router is engineered to reduce chances of product damage that may result from
routine material handling during shipment:
•Keep the router in the shipping container until you have determined the installation site.
•The router should always be transported or stored in its shipping package in the upright position.
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If an item appears damaged, contact a Cisco customer service
representative immediately.
This chapter contains these installation topics:
•Safety Guidelines, page 2
•Site Requirement Guidelines, page 5
•Cisco ASR 9001 Router Port Connection Guidelines, page 23
Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this publication, you must review the safety guidelines in this section
to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
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Safety Guidelines

Note that this section contains guidelines, and do not include every potentially hazardous situation. When you
install a router, always use caution and common sense.
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 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.
•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 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
Both the Cisco ASR 9001 Router and the Cisco ASR 9001-S Router are designed to meet the regulatory
compliance and safety approval requirements. See the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for
Cisco ASR9000 Series Routers.
Laser Safety
The line card ports in Cisco ASR 9001 Router are equipped with lasers. The lasers emit invisible radiation.
>Do not stare into open line card ports. Observe this warning to prevent eye injury:
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams
or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
Warning
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Energy Hazard
The Cisco ASR 9001 Router can be configured for a DC power source. Do not touch terminals while they
are live. Observe this warning to prevent injury.
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
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.
Check the resistance value of the ESD-preventive strap periodically. The measurement should be between
1 and 10 megohms.
Note
Before you perform any procedure in this guide, attach an ESD-preventive strap to your wrist and connect
the leash to the chassis as shown in the figure below.
Figure 3: Connecting an ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap to the Cisco ASR 9001 Router Chassis
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Location of chassis socket for ESD strap on the Cisco
ASR 9001 Router
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Lifting Guidelines
A fully-configured Cisco ASR 9001 Router can weigh as much as 37.91 pounds (17.2 kg). These systems are
not intended to be moved frequently. Before you install the router, ensure that you have planned the installation
and migration of the router into your network so that you can avoid having to move the router later to
accommodate power sources and network connections.
Use these lifting guidelines to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the equipment:
•Do not lift equipment alone; have another person help you to lift the 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.
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
Site Requirement Guidelines
These sections contain the site requirement guidelines that you should be familiar with before installing the
router:
Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions
To help maintain trouble-free operation, adhere to these precautions and guidelines when planning your rack
installation:
•Install the system in a restrictive access location with means for a permanent grounding.
•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 feet (91.44
cm) adjacent to the rack to move, align, and insert the chassis.
•Maintain at least 24 inches (61 cm) of clearance in front of, and behind the chassis for maintenance after
installation.
•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 17.75 inches (45.09 cm) for the Cisco ASR 9001 Router.
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Lifting Guidelines

•Height of the Cisco ASR 9001 Router is 3.47 inches (8.8 cm).
•When fully populated with cards, the router can weigh as much as 37.91 pounds (17.2 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 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 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.
•To avoid noise interference in network interface cables, do not route them directly across or along power
cables.
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Site Layout and Equipment Dimensions

The following figure shows the top-down view chassis dimensions of the Cisco ASR 9001 Router.
Figure 4: Cisco ASR 9001 Router Chassis Footprint and Dimensions — Top View
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.
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Site Wiring Guidelines

To predict and remedy strong EMI, you may need to consult with radio frequency interference (RFI)
experts.
Note
Site wiring is unlikely to emit radio interference if you use twisted-pair cable with 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 lightning strikes in your vicinity, especially if the wiring exceeds
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, and 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
Cool air is circulated through the Cisco ASR 9001 Router by one fan tray located along the right side of the
router (see the following figure).
The fan tray maintains acceptable operating temperatures for the internal components by drawing in cool air
through the vents, and circulating the air through the chassis. Each power supply is also equipped with fans
that draw cool air into the front of the power supply and force warm air out of the air exhaust.
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Chassis Air Flow Guidelines