This section discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco 4000 Series Hardware Installation and Maintenance publication. Use this publication to install and maintain the Cisco 4000-M, Cisco 4500-M, and the Cisco 4700.
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This publication contains the initial site preparation, installation, troubleshooting, and selected upgrade and maintenance procedures.
This publication is for the router installer, who should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and have experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician.
For software configuration information, refer to the appropriate software publication.
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The major sections of this publication follow:
- Chapter 1, "Cisco 4000 Series Overview," contains an overview of the Cisco 4000 series features and physical specifications.
- Chapter 2, "Preparing for Installation," includes safety recommendations, tools and equipment, site requirements, an installation checklist, console and auxiliary port cable connection considerations, network connection considerations, and instructions for inspecting the new system.
- Chapter 3, "Installing the Router," includes instructions for rack-mounting and wall-mounting the router, making external connections, and connecting routers with a DC-input power supply.
- Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting the Initial Hardware Configuration," includes a troubleshooting overview, problem-solving instructions, environmental reporting features, and understanding front-panel and network-processor module LED indicators.
- Chapter 5, "Maintaining and Upgrading the Router," includes instructions for opening the chassis, replacing or adding network processor modules, and replacing single in-line memory modules (SIMMs).
- Appendix A, "Cabling Specifications," provides cable illustrations, cable pinouts, and signal descriptions for the console and auxiliary ports, synchronous serial cables, and Ethernet (AUI) cables.
- Appendix B, "Cisco 4000 Series Virtual Configuration Register," describes the Cisco 4000-M virtual configuration register and procedures for changing the factory-default settings.
- Appendix C, "Cisco 4000-M ROM Monitor," describes the Cisco 4000-M ROM monitor and how it can be used.
- Appendix D, "Cisco 4500-M and Cisco 4700 ROM Monitor," describes the Cisco 4500 ROM monitor.
- Appendix E, "Operating Conditions for the United Kingdom," describes the operating conditions for use in the United Kingdom.
- Appendix F, "Operating Conditions for the European Community," describes the operating conditions for use in the European Community.
This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:
Command descriptions use these conventions:
- Commands and keywords are in boldface font.
- Variables for which you supply values are in italic font.
- Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.
- Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by a vertical bar ( | ).
Samples use these conventions:
- Terminal sessions are printed in
screen font.
- Information you enter is in
boldface screen font.
- Nonprinting characters are shown in angle brackets (< >).
- Information the system displays is in
screen font, with default responses in square brackets ([ ]).
Note Means reader take note.
Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this manual.
 | Time Saver Means the described actions saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph. |
 | Caution Means reader be careful. You are capable of doing something that might result in equipment damage or loss of data. |
 | Warning 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 standard practices for preventing accidents. |
