Cisco IR8340 Quick start guide

Installing and Connecting the Router
This section describes how to install and connect the Cisco IR8340 router.
•Installing and Connecting the Router, on page 1
•Before You Begin, on page 3
•Unpacking the Router, on page 4
•Installing the Router in a Rack, on page 4
•Replacing the SD Flash Memory Card, on page 7
•Connecting the Console Port, on page 8
•Connecting WAN and LAN Interfaces, on page 9
Installing and Connecting the Router
This section describes how to install and connect the Cisco IR8340 router.
For the optimum temperature ranges, do not operate it in an area that less than the minimum of -40°C
and exceeds a maximum recommended ambient temperature of 60°C.
Caution
To view specifications for the Cisco Catalyst IR8340 Rugged Series Router, see the IR8340 data sheet.
Note
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
Warning
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Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF
or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables,
detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
Warning
Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Statement 1035
Warning
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lightning. Statement 1038
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
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the
floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip
over. Statement 1048
Warning
The chassis should be mounted on a rack that is permanently affixed to the building. Statement 1049
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
A ground wire must always be a single piece of wire. Never splice two wires together for a ground.
Corrosion and weathering can lead to a poor connection at the splice, making the ground ineffective
and dangerous. Statement 270
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Statement 1023
Warning
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Use copper conductors only. Statement 1025
Warning
A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. Statement
1022
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the end of the unterminated fiber cable or connector. Do
not view directly with optical instruments. Viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments
(for example, eye loupes, magnifiers, and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye
hazard. Statement 1056
Warning
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 60°C (140°F). Statement 1047
Warning
Hot surface. Statement 1079
Warning
Heat sinks applicable to warning statement 1079, can exceed 90º C in a 60º C ambient. Suitable
precautions should be taken to avoid burns.
Caution
This equipment needs to be grounded. Use a green and yellow 12 to 14 AWG ground wire to connect
the host to earth ground during normal use. Statement 242
Warning
Before You Begin
Before installing and connecting a Cisco IR8340 router, read the safety warnings and gather the following
tools and equipment:
• ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• 0# Phillips screwdriver
• Screws that fit your rack
In addition, depending on the type of modules you plan to use, you might need the following equipment to
connect a port to an external network:
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• Cables for connection to the WAN and LAN ports (dependent on configuration).
• PC with a network interface card for connection to an Ethernet (LAN) port.
Unpacking the Router
Do not unpack the router until you are ready to install it. If the final installation site will not be ready for some
time, keep the chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage. When you are ready to install
the router, proceed with unpacking it.
The router, accessory kit, publications, and any optional equipment you ordered may be shipped in more than
one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you received all of the
items on the list.
Installing the Router in a Rack
The Cisco IR8340 router can only be mounted in a rack.
To prevent damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis by holding it by the plastic
panel on the front. Always hold the chassis by the sides of the metal body.
Caution
Allow at least one rack unit of vertical space above and below the router.
Note
Rack-Mounting the Chassis
The Cisco IR8340 router can be installed in a 19-inch (48.26-cm) standard rack. It is required that at least one
rack unit of vertical space is left empty above and below the router.
You can mount the router by attaching the rack-mount brackets at the cable side of the chassis with the cable
side facing forward.
The following figure shows the rack-mount brackets used with the Cisco IR8340 router. The brackets extend
one rack unit of vertical space that can be either above or below the router.
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Figure 1: Rack-Mount Brackets for the Cisco IR8340 Router
Attaching Rack-Mount Brackets to Cisco IR8340 Routers
To attach the long side of each bracket to the Cisco IR8340 router, remove the eight Phillips screws from the
side panel and use them to attach the bracket to the router. See the following figures.
Figure 2: Bracket Installation With Vertical Space Below the Router
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Figure 3: Bracket Installation With Vertical Space Above the Router
Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (8)2Rack-mount bracket1
Do not over-torque the screws. The recommended torque is 16 to 18 in-lbs.
Caution
Attach the second bracket to the opposite side of the chassis. Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to install
the number-8 bracket screws.
Your chassis installation must allow unrestricted airflow for chassis cooling.
Caution
Mounting the Router in a Rack
After you attach the rack-mount brackets to the router chassis, use the screws provided with the rack to install
the chassis in the rack.
The screw slots in the brackets are spaced to line up with every second pair of screw holes in the rack. When
the correct screw holes are used, the small threaded holes in the brackets line up with unused screw holes in
the rack. If the small holes do not line up with the rack holes, you must raise or lower the brackets to the next
rack hole.
Note
A space of one rack unit above and below each IR8340 router is required for sufficient air ventilation.
Caution
The following figure shows the screw slots in the rack-mount brackets to use when you mount the router in
the rack.
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Figure 4: Mounting Screw Slots
Mounting screw slots (6)1
Replacing the SD Flash Memory Card
Follow these steps to replace the SD flash memory card:
Step 1 Locate the flash memory card slot on the cable-side of the router.
Step 2 Loosen the captive thumb screw. (Be careful not to cross-thread or over-tighten the thumb screw.)
Step 3 Pull the cover open, and pull the cover tab from the hinge.
Step 4 Gently push the flash memory card to eject it. Place it in an anti-static bag to protect it from static discharge.
Step 5 Push the replacement card into the slot, and press it firmly in place. The card is keyed so that you cannot insert it the
wrong way.
Step 6 Place the flash card slot cover tabs into the hinge.
Step 7 Close the cover, and hand-tighten the screw.
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Replacing the SD Flash Memory Card

Connecting the Console Port
To configure the router through the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI), you must establish a connection
between the router console port and either a terminal or a PC.
Console Port Connection to a PC
To connect a PC terminal to the console port, use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and either the
RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter or the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled TERMINAL ).
The default parameters for the console port are:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity generated or checked
• 1 stop bit
• No Flow Control
Console Port Signaling and Cabling with a DB-9 Adapter
This section describes the console port signaling and cabling with a DB-9 adapter. See the following figures.
Figure 5: RJ-45 Cable to DB-9 Female Adapter
Figure 6: RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable
For the pinout descriptions for the DB-9 connections, see Console Port Adapter Pinouts.
Console Port Signaling and Cabling with a DB-25 Adapter
This section describes the console port signaling and cabling with a DB-25 adapter as shown in the following
figures.
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Connecting the Console Port

Figure 7: RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter (Terminal)
Figure 8: RJ-45 to DB-25 Female Adapter
For the pinout descriptions for the DB-25 connections, see Console Port Adapter Pinouts.
Connecting WAN and LAN Interfaces
This section describes how to connect WAN and LAN interface cables.
Donotworkonthesystemorconnectordisconnectcablesduringperiodsoflightningactivity. Statement
1001
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
Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF
or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables,
detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026
Warning
Connection Procedures and Precautions
To properly connect cables:
Step 1 Connect each WAN and LAN cable to the appropriate connector on the chassis or on an interface card.
Step 2 Position the cables carefully, so that they do not put strain on the connectors.
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Step 3 Organize cables in bundles so that cables do not intertwine.
Step 4 Inspect the cables to make sure that the routing and bend radius is satisfactory. Reposition cables, if necessary.
Install cable ties in accordance with site requirements.
Note
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Connection Procedures and Precautions