7200 Install Config Guide

Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and
Configuration Guide
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Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide

Copyright 19982006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
CONTENTS
Preface
ix
Document Revision History

Audience
ix
ix
Organization
Document Conventions x
Warning Definition xii
Terms and Acronyms
xv
Related Documentation
xvi
Obtaining Documentation xvii

Cisco.com xvii
Product Documentation DVD xvii
Ordering Documentation xvii
Documentation Feedback
xviii
Cisco Product Security Overview xviii

Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products
xviii
Obtaining Technical Assistance xix

Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website
Submitting a Service Request xx
Definitions of Service Request Severity xx
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
CHAPTER
Cisco 7200 VXR Product Overview

Physical Description
xix
xx
1-1
1-1
Software Requirements
1-4
Cisco 7204VXR Overview
1-4
1-7
Field-Replaceable Units 1-10

Network Processing Engine or Network Services Engine
Input/Output Controller 1-32
LED Descriptions 1-40
NPE-G2 LEDs 1-41
NPE-G1 LEDs 1-42
Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O LEDs 1-43
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Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O-GE+E LEDs 1-43

Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O-2FE/E LEDs 1-44
Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O-FE LEDs 1-45
Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O-FE-MII LEDs 1-47
Port Adapters and Service Adapters 1-47
Port Adapter Jacket Card 1-48
Power Supplies 1-49
Chassis 1-51
CompactFlash Disks, Flash Disks, and PC Cards 1-52
Rack-Mount and Cable-Management Kit 1-53
Functional Overview 1-54
Chassis Slot and Logical Interface Numbering 1-54
MAC Address 1-57
Online Insertion and Removal 1-57
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Functions 1-59
Environmental Monitoring 1-59
Reporting Functions 1-62
Fan Failures 1-64
CHAPTER
Preparing for Installation

Tools and Parts Required
2-1
2-1
Electrical Equipment Guidelines
2-2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
2-2
Site Requirement Guidelines 2-3

Rack-Mounting Guidelines 2-5
Temperature and Humidity Requirements 2-7
Power Connection Guidelines 2-8
Plant Wiring Guidelines 2-8
Interference Considerations 2-8
Distance Limitations and Interface Specifications
Initial Configuration Information
2-9
Cisco 7200 VXR Router Installation Checklist

Checking the Shipping Container Contents
Site Log
CHAPTER
2-9
2-10
2-12
2-13
Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router
3-1
Rack-Mounting a Cisco 7200 VXR Router 3-2

Attaching the Chassis Rack-Mount and Cable-Management Brackets
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Installing the Brackets on the Front of the Chassis 3-8

Installing the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 Cable-Management Brackets on a Front-Mounted
Router 3-9
Installing the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 Optical Cable-Management Bracket 3-11
Installing the Brackets on the Rear of the Chassis 3-11
Installing the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 Cable-Management Brackets on a Rear-Mounted
Router 3-13
Installing the Chassis in the Rack 3-14
General Tabletop or Workbench Installation
3-14
Installing the Cable-Management Brackets 3-15

Securing the Port Adapter Cables 3-16
Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection
Connecting Port Adapter Cables
3-17
3-19
Connecting I/O Controller, NPE-G1, or NPE-G2 Cables 3-19

Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet Slots and Ports 3-19
Gigabit Ethernet SFP Module Connections 3-20
Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord Description 3-23
Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Connections 3-24
GBIC Cabling and Connection Equipment 3-26
Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord Description 3-28
Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Connections on the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 3-29
Connecting to the I/O Controller Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Ports 3-30
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Connections 3-30
Fast Ethernet MII Connections 3-33
Connecting to the Console and Auxiliary Ports 3-34
DB-25 Port Cabling and Pinouts 3-35
RJ-45 Port Cabling and Pinouts 3-37
Connecting Power 3-41
Connecting AC-Input Power
Connecting DC-Input Power
CHAPTER
3-42
3-42
Observing System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration

Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup
4-1
4-1
Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions
4-2
Configuring a Cisco 7200 VXR Router 4-3

Performing a Basic Configuration Using AutoInstall 4-4
Performing a Basic Configuration Using the Setup Facility 4-4
Configuring Global Parameters 4-5
Configuring the Native Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces 4-8
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Configuring the Interface Transmission and Speed Modes 4-8

Sample Configuration 4-9
Debugging 4-10
Resetting the Interface on the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 4-10
Clearing Counters on the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 4-10
Configuring Port Adapter Interfaces 4-10
Configuring ATM Interfaces 4-10
Configuring Fast Ethernet Interfaces 4-11
Configuring Synchronous Serial Interfaces 4-12
Performing a Basic Configuration Using Global Configuration Mode 4-14
Saving the Running Configuration to NVRAM 4-15
Checking the Running Configuration Settings 4-15
Performing Other Configuration Tasks
4-15
Using show Commands to Check the Installation
4-16
Replacing or Recovering a Lost Password 4-17

Overview of the Password Recovery Procedure 4-17
Details of the Password Recovery Procedure 4-18
CHAPTER
Viewing Your System Configuration
4-20
Performing Complex Configurations
4-22
Troubleshooting the Installation
5-1
Troubleshooting Overview 5-1

Problem Solving Using a Subsystems Approach
Identifying Startup Problems 5-3
Fans Operating 5-3
Power LEDs 5-3
I/O Controller LEDs 5-4
NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 LEDs 5-5
Port Adapter Jacket Card LEDs 5-6
Port Adapter LEDs 5-6
System Bootup Banner 5-6
Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem
5-2
5-6
Troubleshooting the Processor Subsystem 5-7

Troubleshooting the I/O Controller 5-7
Troubleshooting the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 5-8
Troubleshooting the Network Processing Engine or Network Services Engine
Troubleshooting the Port Adapter Jacket Card 5-9
Troubleshooting the Port Adapters or Service Adapters 5-9
Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem
5-9
5-10
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Fiber-Optic Cleaning Information
APPENDIX
Configuration Register Information

Configuration Bit Meanings
Bits 03 A-2
Bit 6 A-3
Bit 7 A-3
Bit 8 A-4
Bit 10 and Bit 14 A-4
Bit 11 and Bit 12 A-4
Bit 13 A-4
Bit 15 A-5
5-10
A-1
A-1
Displaying the Configuration Register While Running Cisco IOS
A-5
Displaying the Configuration Register While Running ROM Monitor

Setting the Configuration Register While Running Cisco IOS
A-5
A-6
Setting the Configuration Register While Running ROM Monitor
A-6
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Document Revision History
The Document Revision History beginning with this online part number, records technical changes to
this document.
Document Version
Date
Change Summary
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December, 2006
Adding NPE-G2 CWDM information.
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May, 2006
Adding the NPE-G2 information.
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March, 2006
Adding the Port Adapter Jacket Card and new NPE-G1

temperature threshold information.
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September, 2005
This version removes the MEM-I/O-D-FLD32M and the

MEM-I/O-D-FLD48M product identification from the
document, as the part is end-of-sale, and adds statement
numbers to warnings.
This preface describes who should read the Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide, how
it is organized, and its document conventions.
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in the Product Documentation DVD package,
which may have shipped with your product. The Product Documentation DVD is updated regularly and
may be more current than printed documentation. See Product Documentation DVD section on
page xvii for more information.
You can access the most current Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.cisco.com.
Translated documentation is available at http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml.
Audience
To use this publication, you should be familiar not only with Cisco router hardware and cabling but also
with electronic circuitry and wiring practices. You should also have experience as an electronic or
electromechanical technician.

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Organization
This installation guide explains the initial hardware installation and basic configuration procedures for
the Cisco 7200 VXR routers. It contains procedures for unpacking and installing the router hardware,
creating a basic software configuration file, and starting up the router. After completing the installation
and basic configuration procedures covered in this guide, you will then use the appropriate companion
publications to more completely configure your system.
Organization
The major sections of this guide are as follows:
Chapter
Title
Description
Chapter 1
Cisco 7200 VXR

Product Overview
Describes the physical properties and provides a

functional overview of the Cisco 7200 VXR routers.
Chapter 2
Preparing for
Installation
Describes safety considerations, tools required, and gives

an overview of the installation and procedures you should
perform before the actual installation.
Chapter 3
Installing a Cisco 7200

VXR Router
Describes installing the hardware and connecting the

external network interface cables.
Chapter 4
Observing System
Describes the procedures for completing a basic system
Startup and Performing a configuration and for checking and saving this
Basic Configuration
configuration to system memory.
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting the
Installation
Describes troubleshooting procedures for the hardware

installation.
Appendix A
Configuration Register
Information
Provides configuration register information.
Document Conventions
Command descriptions use the following conventions:
boldface font
Commands and keywords are in boldface.
italic font
Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
[ ]
Elements in square brackets are optional.
{x|y|z}
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.
string
A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string,
or the string will include the quotation marks.
Screen examples use the following conventions:
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screen
font
boldface screen
Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.
font
Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
italic screen font Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
This pointer highlights an important line of text in an example.
^
The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Controlfor example, the key
combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while
you press the D key.
< >
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.
Notes, cautionary statements, and safety warnings use these conventions:
Note
Caution
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in
this manual.
Means reader be careful. You are capable of doing something that might result in equipment damage or
loss of data.

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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
Note: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: This documentation is to be used in conjunction with the specific product installation guide
that shipped with the product. Please refer to the Installation Guide, Configuration Guide, or other
enclosed additional documentation for further details.
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.
Opmerking Deze documentatie dient gebruikt te worden in combinatie met de
installatiehandleiding voor het specifieke product die bij het product wordt geleverd. Raadpleeg de
installatiehandleiding, configuratiehandleiding of andere verdere ingesloten documentatie voor
meer informatie.
Varoitus
TRKEIT TURVALLISUUTEEN LIITTYVI OHJEITA

Tm varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Olet tilanteessa, joka voi johtaa ruumiinvammaan. Ennen
kuin tyskentelet minkn laitteiston parissa, ota selv shkkytkentihin liittyvist vaaroista ja
tavanomaisista onnettomuuksien ehkisykeinoista. Tss asiakirjassa esitettyjen varoitusten
knnkset lydt laitteen mukana toimitetuista ohjeista.
Huomautus SILYT NM OHJEET
Huomautus Tm asiakirja on tarkoitettu kytettvksi yhdess tuotteen mukana tulleen
asennusoppaan kanssa. Katso listietoja asennusoppaasta, kokoonpano-oppaasta ja muista
mukana toimitetuista asiakirjoista.
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Attention
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SCURIT

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 quipement, soyez conscient
des dangers poss par les circuits lectriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procdures couramment
utilises pour viter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions d'avertissements
figurant dans cette publication, consultez les consignes de scurit traduites qui accompagnent cet
appareil.
Remarque CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
Remarque Cette documentation doit tre utilise avec le guide spcifique d'installation du produit
qui accompagne ce dernier. Veuillez vous reporter au Guide d'installation, au Guide de
configuration, ou toute autre documentation jointe pour de plus amples renseignements.
Warnung
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer
Krperverletzung fhren knnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gert beginnen, seien Sie
sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur
Vermeidung von Unfllen bewusst. bersetzungen der in dieser Verffentlichung enthaltenen
Warnhinweise sind im Lieferumfang des Gerts enthalten.
Hinweis BEWAHREN SIE DIESE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN AUF
Hinweis Dieses Handbuch ist zum Gebrauch in Verbindung mit dem Installationshandbuch fr Ihr
Gert bestimmt, das dem Gert beiliegt. Entnehmen Sie bitte alle weiteren Informationen dem
Handbuch (Installations- oder Konfigurationshandbuch o. .) fr Ihr spezifisches Gert.
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
Nota La presente documentazione va usata congiuntamente alla guida di installazione specifica
spedita con il prodotto. Per maggiori informazioni, consultare la Guida all'installazione, la Guida
alla configurazione o altra documentazione acclusa.

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Advarsel
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER
Dette varselssymbolet betyr fare. Du befinner deg i en situasjon som kan forrsake personskade.
Fr du utfrer arbeid med utstyret, br du vre oppmerksom p farene som er forbundet med
elektriske kretssystemer, og du br vre kjent med vanlig praksis for unng ulykker. For se
oversettelser av advarslene i denne publikasjonen, se de oversatte sikkerhetsvarslene som flger
med denne enheten.
Merk TA VARE P DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE
Merk Denne dokumentasjonen skal brukes i forbindelse med den spesifikke
installasjonsveiledningen som fulgte med produktet. Vennligst se installasjonsveiledningen,
konfigureringsveiledningen eller annen vedlagt tilleggsdokumentasjon for detaljer.
Aviso
INSTRUES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANA

Este smbolo de aviso significa perigo. O utilizador encontra-se numa situao que poder ser
causadora de leses corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilizao de qualquer equipamento, tenha em
ateno os perigos envolvidos no manuseamento de circuitos elctricos e familiarize-se com as
prticas habituais de preveno de acidentes. Para ver tradues dos avisos includos nesta
publicao, consulte os avisos de segurana traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.
Nota GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUES
Nota Esta documentao destina-se a ser utilizada em conjunto com o manual de instalao
includo com o produto especfico. Consulte o manual de instalao, o manual de configurao ou
outra documentao adicional inclusa, para obter mais informaes.
Advertencia!
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

Este smbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad fsica. Antes de manipular
cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente elctrica y familiarcese con los
procedimientos estndar de prevencin de accidentes. Vea las traducciones de las advertencias
que acompaan a este dispositivo.
Nota GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
Nota Esta documentacin est pensada para ser utilizada con la gua de instalacin del producto
que lo acompaa. Si necesita ms detalles, consulte la Gua de instalacin, la Gua de
configuracin o cualquier documentacin adicional adjunta.
Varning!
VIKTIGA SKERHETSANVISNINGAR
Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada.
Innan du utfr arbete p ngon utrustning mste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och
knna till vanliga frfaranden fr att frebygga olyckor. Se versttningarna av de
varningsmeddelanden som finns i denna publikation, och se de versatta skerhetsvarningarna som
medfljer denna anordning.
OBS! SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR
OBS! Denna dokumentation ska anvndas i samband med den specifika
produktinstallationshandbok som medfljde produkten. Se installationshandboken,
konfigurationshandboken eller annan bifogad ytterligare dokumentation fr nrmare detaljer.
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Terms and Acronyms
Terms and Acronyms

To fully understand the content of this user guide, you should be familiar with the following terms and
acronyms:
CacheMemory with fast access and small capacity used to temporarily store recently accessed
data; found either incorporated into the processor or near it.
CWDM GBICCoarse Wavelength-Divison Multiplexing Gigabit Interface Converter
DCEdata communications equipment
DMAdirect memory access
DRAMdynamic random-access memory
DTEdata terminal equipment

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EPROMerasable programmable read-only memory
FRUfield-replaceable unit (router components that do not require replacement by a

Cisco-certified service provider)
GBICGigabit Interface Converter
Gbpsgigabits per second
Instruction and data cacheInstructions to the processor and data on which the instructions work.
Integrated cacheCache that is built into the processor; sometimes referred to as internal cache.
Cache memory that is physically located outside the processor is not integrated, and is sometimes
referred to as external cache.
MBmegabyte
NVRAMnonvolatile random-access memory
OIRonline insertion and removal
PCIPeripheral Component Interconnect
PCMCIAPersonal Computer Memory Card International Association
Primary, secondary, tertiary cacheHierarchical cache memory storage based on the proximity of
the cache to the core of the processor. Primary cache is closest to the processor core and has the
fastest access. Secondary cache has slower access than primary cache, but faster access than tertiary
cache.
RFIradio frequency interference
RISCreduced instruction set computing
SDRAMsynchronous dynamic random-access memory
SIMMsingle in-line memory module
SNMPSimple Network Management Protocol
SRAMstatic random-access memory
TFTPTrivial File Transfer Protocol
Unified cacheInstruction cache and data cache are combined. For example, a processor may have
primary cache with separate instruction and data cache memory, but unified secondary cache.
Your Cisco 7200 VXR router and the Cisco IOS software running on it contain extensive features and
functionality, which are documented in the following resources:
Cisco 7200 Series Routers Documentation Roadmap at

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps341/products_documentation_roadmap09186a
00801c0915.html for a list of all Cisco 7200 series routers documentation and troubleshooting tools
and information.
Cisco 7200 Series Routers Port Adapter Documentation Roadmap at

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps341/products_documentation_roadmap09186a
00801c0a32.html for a list of all Cisco 7200 series routers-supported port adapter documentation.
Cisco 7200 Series Routers Troubleshooting Documentation Roadmap at

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps341/prod_troubleshooting_guide09186a00801
c0f65.html for links to troubleshooting tools, utilities, and Tech Notes.
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Obtaining Documentation
Obtaining Documentation
Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. Cisco also provides several
ways to obtain technical assistance and other technical resources. These sections explain how to obtain
technical information from Cisco Systems.
Cisco.com
You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL:
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which may have shipped with your product. The Product Documentation DVD is updated regularly and
may be more current than printed documentation.
The Product Documentation DVD is a comprehensive library of technical product documentation on
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With the DVD, you have access to the same documentation that is found on the Cisco website without
being connected to the Internet. Certain products also have .pdf versions of the documentation available.
The Product Documentation DVD is available as a single unit or as a subscription. Registered Cisco.com
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This chapter provides physical and functional overviews of the Cisco 7200 VXR routers. Descriptions
and examples of software commands are included when they are necessary for replacing, installing,
configuring, or maintaining the router hardware.
The following sections describe router hardware, major components, and functions of hardware-related
features:
Warning
Physical Description, page 1-1
Software Requirements, page 1-4
Cisco 7204VXR Overview, page 1-4
Cisco 7206VXR Overview, page 1-7
Field-Replaceable Units, page 1-10
Functional Overview, page 1-54
Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Site Preparation and Safety section of the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers. This section
contains important safety information you should know before working with the system. Statement 200
The Cisco 7200 VXR routers are the newest, multiservice members of the Cisco 7200 series routers. The
Cisco 7200 VXR routers include the Cisco 7204VXR (4-slot router) and the Cisco 7206VXR (6-slot
router). The Cisco 7200 VXR routers are designed to support gigabit capabilities and to improve data,
voice, and video integration in both service provider and enterprise environments.
The Cisco 7200 VXR routers incorporate an integrated Multiservice Interchange (MIX) capability to
support future voice applications. MIX interconnections on the midplane provide the ability to switch
DS-0 time slots between multichannel T1 or E1 interfaces, much like a digital cross-connect or an
add-drop multiplexer. This feature enables the Cisco 7200 VXR routers to switch DS-0 voice channels
on a T1 or E1 interface from one voice processing port adapter to another voice processing port adapter.
It also enables DS-0s to be switched through the Cisco 7200 VXR routers without any processing, a
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The Cisco 7200 VXR routers support the high-speed network processing engine, NPE-G2, and all other
available network processing engines. The NPE-G2 provides high-speed performance with the Motorola
Freescale 7448 1.67-GHz processor and supports three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with no additional
bandwidth requirements. The NPE-G2 also provides a dedicated Fast Ethernet Management port and two
USB ports for data storage and security tokens.
The Cisco 7200 VXR routers also support high-speed network processing engines (NPEs) to provide
increased routing and process switching performance.
The Cisco 7200 VXR routers with the NPE-G2, NPE-G1, NPE-400, and NSE-1 installed support both
25-MHz and 50-MHz port adapter operation.
Note
For port adapter configuration information, refer to the Cisco 7200 Series Port Adapter Hardware
Configuration Guidelines publication.
The Cisco 7200 VXR routers accommodate a variety of network interface port adapters and I/O
controllers. Because both the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 contain I/O controller functionality, they can be used
without an I/O controller installed. The NPE-G2 and NPE-G1 provide a third PCI bus, which enables the
Port Adapter Jacket Card to be installed in the I/O controller slot to allow usage of an additional
high-bandwidth-usage port adapter.
A Cisco 7200 VXR router equipped with an NSE-1 or NPE-400 can support up to six high-speed port
adapters and can also support higher-speed port adapter interfaces including Gigabit Ethernet and OC-12
ATM. The Cisco 7200 VXR routers also contain bays for up to two AC-input or DC-input power
supplies.
The port adapters, I/O controller, and power supplies are the same for all Cisco 7200 VXR routers and
are described in the Field-Replaceable Units section on page 1-10. The network processing engines
and network services engine are router model specific.
The Cisco 7200 VXR routers support the following features:
Online insertion and removal (OIR)Allows you to add, replace, or remove port adapters without
interrupting the system.
Note
The Port Adapter Jacket Card does not support OIR. However, the port adapter installed in
the Port Adapter Jacket Card does support OIR.
Dual hot-swappable, load-sharing power suppliesProvide system power redundancy; if one power
supply or power source fails, the other power supply maintains system power without interruption.
Also, when one power supply is powered off and removed from the router, the second power supply
immediately takes over the routers power requirements without interrupting normal operation of the
router.
Environmental monitoring and reporting functionsAllow you to maintain normal system

operation by resolving adverse environmental conditions prior to loss of operation.
Downloadable softwareAllows you to load new images into Flash memory remotely, without
having to physically access the router, for fast, reliable upgrades.
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See Table 1-1 for the Cisco 7200 VXR physical specifications and power requirements:
Table 1-1
Physical Specifications
Description
Specification
Midplane
Two primary PCI buses, and one secondary PCI bus
With an NPE-G2 or NPE-G1 and an I/O controller installed, the I/O controller does not use
bandwidth points, and the NPE-G2 or NPE-G1 does use bandwidth points. The NPE-G2 or
NPE-G1 does not use bandwidth points if installed without the I/O controller.
With an NSE-1, NPE-400, or NPE-300 installed: aggregate bandwidth of 900 Mbps1
With n NPE-100, NPE-150, or NPE-200 installed: aggregate bandwidth of 600 Mbps
Three primary PCI busesWith the NPE-G2 or NPE-G1 installed, no I/O controller, and the Port
Adapter Jacket Card installed, three PCI buses are available. Aggregate bandwidth of the PCI buses
is 900 Mbps. The third PCI bus goes to the Port Adapter Jacket Card and provides unlimited
bandwidth for one port adapter.
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
5.25 in. x 16.8 in. x 17 in. (13.34 cm x 42.67 cm x 43.18 cm)
Weight
Chassis fully configured with a network processing engine or network services engine, I/O
controller, maximum number of port adapters, 2 power supplies, and a fan tray: ~ 50 lb (22.7 kg)
Heat dissipation
370W (1262 BTU2)
Chassis fan noise

levelssingle speed
fan
Tested:
Front (I/O controller and port adapter side) 44.2 dB
Back (power supply side) 43.7 dB
Left (fan side) 47.2 dB
Right 44.8 dB
Maximum: 65 dBa
Airflow
~80 cfm3
Temperature
32 to 104F (0 to 40C) operating; 4 to 149F (20 to 65C) nonoperating
Humidity
10 to 90% noncondensing
Power Specifications
AC-input voltage rating 100240 VAC4 wide input with power factor correction
AC-input current rating 5A5 at 100240 VAC with the chassis fully configured
AC-input frequency
rating
50/60 Hz6
AC-input cable
18 AWG7 three-wire cable, with a three-lead IEC-320 receptacle on the power supply end, and a
country-dependent plug on the power source end
DC-output power
280W maximum (with either a single or dual power supply configuration)
DC-input voltage rating 48 VDC8 nominal in North America

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Physical Specifications (continued)
Description
Specification
DC-input current rating 13A at 48 VDC (370W/48 VDC = 7.7A typical draw)
8A at 60 VDC (370W/60 VDC = 6.2A typical draw)
DC-input cable
In accordance with local and national wiring regulations
1. Mbps = megabits per second

2. BTU = British thermal units
3. cfm = cubic feet per minute
4. VAC = volts alternating current
5. A = amperes
6. Hz = hertz
7. AWG = American Wire Gauge
8. VDC = volts direct current
Note
For a chassis footprint, additional dimensions, and clearance requirements for the Cisco 7200 VXR
routers, see the Site Requirement Guidelines section on page 2-3 in Chapter 2, Preparing for
Installation.
Recommended minimum software requirements:
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)XE2 or later releases of 12.0XE
Cisco IOS Release 12.1(1)E or later releases of 12.1E
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(5)S or later releases of 12.0S
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(3)T or later releases of 12.0T
Cisco IOS Release 12.2(1) or later releases of 12.2
Cisco IOS Release 12.2(4)B or later releases of 12.2B
Cisco IOS Release 12.4(7)
Cisco IOS Release 12.4(4)XD
See Software Advisor at Cisco.com for supported hardware and software releases.

The Cisco 7204VXR supports multiprotocol, multimedia routing and bridging with a wide variety of
protocols and port adapter combinations available for Cisco 7200 series routers. In addition, the
Cisco 7204VXR midplane provides increased support for multiple high-bandwidth port adapters.
The Cisco 7204VXR has four slots (slot 1 through slot 4) for port adapters, one slot for an input/output
(I/O) controller, and one slot for a network processing engine or network services engine. You can place
the port adapters in any of the four available slots. (See Figure 1-1.)
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With the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 installed and the Port Adapter Jacket Card installed in the I/O controller
slot, an additional port adapter slot is available.
Note
If you have difficulty installing a processing engine or I/O controller in the lowest slot of a
Cisco 7200 VXR router that is rack-mounted, remove the port adapters, processing engine and I/O
controller from the chassis and reinstall them. Install the processing engine and I/O controller in the
lowest slots first, then populate the slots above them, in a bottom-to-top order.
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adapters, each port adapter slot must be filled with either a port adapter or a blank port adapter.
The rear of the Cisco 7204VXR router provides access to the network processing engine or network
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AC power cable-retention clip
AC power supply receptacle
Internal fans
The NPE-G2 and NPE-G1 have external connectors and status LEDs for the three Gigabit Ethernet
interfaces as well as console and auxiliary ports. The network processing engines NPE-100 through
NPE-400 or network services engine (NSE-1) have no external connectors or LEDs. There is a handle
for removing and installing the network processing engine or network services engine and two captive
installation screws for securing it to the chassis.
The Port Adapter Jacket Card is supported in the I/O controller slot.
The Cisco 7204VXR router comes equipped with one 280W AC-input power supply. (A 280W DC-input
power supply option is available.) In Figure 1-2, a Cisco 7204VXR router is configured with a single
AC-input power supply. (A power supply filler plate is installed over the second power supply bay.) A
fully configured Cisco 7204VXR router operates with only one installed power supply; however, a
second, optional power supply of the same type provides hot-swappable, load-sharing, redundant power.
Note
The Cisco 7204VXR does not support a mixture of AC- and DC-input power.
The power supply has the routers main power switch and either an AC-input power receptacle or a
hardwired DC-input power cable (depending on the type of installed power supply).
Caution
Do not mix power supplies in the Cisco 7204VXR. In dual power supply router configurations, both
power supplies must be of the same type (two AC-input power supplies or two DC-input power supplies).
Adjacent to the power supply bays are two chassis grounding receptacles that provide a chassis ground
connection for ESD equipment or a two-hole grounding lug. (See Figure 1-2.)
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Three internal fans draw cooling air into the chassis and across internal components to maintain an
acceptable operating temperature. (See Figure 1-2.) The three fans are enclosed in a tray that is located
inside the chassis.
Caution
To ensure the proper flow of cooling air across the internal components, make sure blank port adapters
are installed in unoccupied port adapter slots, and power supply filler plates are installed in unoccupied
power supply bays.
The I/O controller, port adapters, Port Adapter Jacket Card, power supplies, and network processing
engine or network services engine slide into their respective chassis slots and connect directly to the
routers midplane; there are no internal cables to connect. The midplane distributes power from the power
supplies to the I/O controller, port adapters, Port Adapter Jacket Card, fan tray, and network processing
engine or network services engine.
The midplane also senses OIR of the port adapters, bridges the PCI buses from the port adapters to
packet memory on the network processing engine or network services engine, arbitrates traffic across
the PCI buses, and generates the clock signals for the port adapters on each PCI bus.
Note
The Port Adapter Jacket Card does not support OIR. However, the port adapter installed in the Port
Adapter Jacket Card does support OIR.
The Cisco 7204VXR operates as either a tabletop or a rack-mounted unit. A rack-mount kit is standard
equipment included with all Cisco 7200 VXR routers when they are shipped from the factory. The kit
provides the hardware needed to mount the router in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or a 2-post rack.
Steps for installing the Cisco 7204VXR router in an equipment rack are the same for all Cisco 7200
VXR routers and are explained in Chapter 3, Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router. If you are not
rack-mounting your Cisco 7204VXR, place it on a sturdy tabletop or platform.
A fully configured Cisco 7204VXR, with two installed power supplies and all chassis slots filled, weighs
approximately 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms [kg]). For clearance requirements and rack-mount installation
considerations, see Chapter 2, Preparing for Installation, the Site Requirement Guidelines section
on page 2-3.

The Cisco 7206VXR supports multiprotocol, multimedia routing and bridging with a wide variety of
protocols and port adapter combinations available for Cisco 7200 series routers. In addition, the
Cisco 7206VXR midplane provides increased support for multiple high-bandwidth port adapters.
Note
The Cisco 7206VXR is also available as a router shelf in a Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server. If
your Cisco 7206VXR is installed as a router shelf, use this publication in conjunction with the
Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server publications that shipped with the access server.
The Cisco 7206VXR has six slots (slot 1 through slot 6) for port adapters, one slot for an input/output
(I/O) controller, and one slot for a network processing engine or network services engine. You can place
the port adapters in any of the six available slots.
The front of the Cisco 7206VXR provides access to the I/O controller and up to six network interface
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With the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 installed and the Port Adapter Jacket Card installed in the I/O controller
slot, an additional port adapter slot is available.
Note
If you have difficulty installing a processing engine or I/O controller in the lowest slot of a
Cisco 7200 VXR router that is rack-mounted, remove the port adapters, processing engine and I/O
controller from the chassis and reinstall them. Install the processing engine and I/O controller in the
lowest slots first, then populate the slots above them, in a bottom-to-top order.
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In Figure 1-3, a blank port adapter is installed in slot 5. To ensure adequate airflow across the port
adapters, each port adapter slot must be filled with either a port adapter or a blank port adapter.
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services engine
Power supply filler plate
Power switch
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AC power cable-retention clip
AC power supply receptacle
Internal fans
The rear of the Cisco 7206VXR router provides access to the network processing engine or network
services engine and up to two power supplies. (See Figure 1-4.)
The NPE-G2 and NPE-G1 have external connectors and status LEDs for the three Gigabit Ethernet
interfaces as well as console and auxiliary ports. The network processing engines NPE-100 through
NPE-400 or network services engine (NSE-1) have no external connectors or LEDs. There is a handle
for removing and installing the network processing engine or network services engine and two captive
installation screws for securing it to the chassis.
The Port Adapter Jacket Card is supported in the I/O controller slot.
The Cisco 7206VXR router comes equipped with one 280W AC-input power supply. (A 280W DC-input
power supply option is available.) In Figure 1-4, a Cisco 7206VXR router is configured with a single
AC-input power supply. (A power supply filler plate is installed over the second power supply bay.) A
fully configured Cisco 7206VXR router operates with only one installed power supply; however, a
second, optional power supply of the same type provides hot-swappable, load-sharing, redundant power.
Note
The Cisco 7206VXR does not support a mixture of AC- and DC-input power.
The power supply has the routers main power switch and either an AC-input power receptacle or a
hardwired DC-input power cable (depending on the type of installed power supply).
Caution
Do not mix power supplies in the Cisco 7206VXR. In dual power supply router configurations, both
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Field-Replaceable Units
Adjacent to the power supply bays are two chassis grounding receptacles that provide a chassis ground
connection for ESD equipment or a two-hole grounding lug. (See Figure 1-4.)
Three internal fans draw cooling air into the chassis and across the internal components to maintain an
acceptable operating temperature. (See Figure 1-4.) The three fans are enclosed in a tray that is located
inside the chassis.
Caution
To ensure the proper flow of cooling air across the internal components, make sure blank port adapters
are installed in unoccupied port adapter slots, and power supply filler plates are installed in unoccupied
power supply bays.
The I/O controller, port adapters, Port Adapter Jacket Card, power supplies, and network processing
engine or network services engine slide into their respective chassis slots and connect directly to the
routers midplane; there are no internal cables to connect. The midplane distributes power from the
power supplies to the I/O controller, port adapters, Port Adapter Jacket Card, fan tray, and network
processing engine or network services engine.
The midplane also senses OIR of the port adapters, bridges the PCI buses from the port adapters to
packet memory on the network processing engine or network services engine, arbitrates traffic across
the PCI buses, and generates the clock signals for the port adapters on each PCI bus.
Note
The Cisco 7206VXR operates as either a tabletop or a rack-mounted unit. A rack-mount kit is standard
equipment included with all Cisco 7200 VXR routers when they are shipped from the factory. The kit
provides the hardware needed to mount the router in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or a 2-post rack.
Steps for installing the Cisco 7206VXR router in an equipment rack are the same for all Cisco 7200
VXR routers and are explained in Chapter 3, Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router. If you are not
rack-mounting your Cisco 7206VXR, place it on a sturdy tabletop or platform.
A fully configured Cisco 7206VXR, with two installed power supplies and all chassis slots filled, weighs
approximately 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms [kg]). For clearance requirements and rack-mount installation
considerations, see Chapter 2, Preparing for Installation, the Site Requirement Guidelines section
on page 2-3.
The Cisco 7200 VXR routers are easy to service; many of their major components are field-replaceable
units (FRUs). The following sections describe Cisco 7200 VXR router FRUs:
Network Processing Engine or Network Services Engine, page 1-11
Input/Output Controller, page 1-32
LED Descriptions, page 1-40
Port Adapters and Service Adapters, page 1-47
Port Adapter Jacket Card, page 1-48
Power Supplies, page 1-49
Chassis, page 1-51
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CompactFlash Disks, Flash Disks, and PC Cards, page 1-52
Rack-Mount and Cable-Management Kit, page 1-53
Replacement instructions for removing and replacing FRUs are contained in separate online documents.
For example, if you need to replace an AC power supply in your Cisco 7200 VXR router, refer to the
280-Watt AC-Input Power Supply Replacement Instructions publication. Replacement instructions are
available on the Documentation DVD and on Cisco.com.
Network Processing Engine or Network Services Engine

The network processing engine or network services engine maintains and executes the system
management functions for Cisco 7200 VXR routers. Also, the network processing engine or network
services engine shares the system memory and environmental monitoring functions with the I/O
controller.
Because the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 contain I/O functionality, the Cisco 7200 VXR routers can operate
with no I/O controller with an NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 installed. With both an I/O controller and the NPE-G1
or NPE-G2 installed, the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 enhances the I/O controller functionality.
Cisco 7200 VXR routers support nine versions of the network processing engine: NPE-G2, NPE-G1,
NPE-400, NPE-300, NPE-225, NPE-200, NPE-175, NPE-150, and NPE-100. These network processing
engines have the same functionality; however, their performance differs because of the microprocessor
type and the type of memory for packet data (SRAM and DRAM, or SDRAM) that each network
processing engine provides.
Cisco 7200 VXR routers also support the NSE-1, which consists of two modular boards: the processor
engine board and the network controller board. The NSE-1 Parallel eXpress Forwarding (PXF) processor
works with the Route Processor to provide accelerated packet switching, as well as accelerated IP
Layer 3 feature processing.
Note
Detailed instructions for removing and replacing the network processing engines or network services
engine are contained in the online Network Processing Engine and Network Services Engine Installation
and Configuration publication. It is available on the Documentation DVD and on Cisco.com.
The network processing engines and network services engine consist of the following components:
Reduced instruction set computing (RISC) microprocessor

The NPE-G2 uses a Motorola Freescale 7448 microprocessor that operates at an internal clock
speed of 1.67 GHz.

The NPE-G1 uses a BCM 1250 microprocessor that operates at an internal clock speed of 700 MHz.
The NSE-1 uses an RM7000 microprocessor that operates at an internal clock speed of
262 MHz.
The NPE-400 uses an RM7000 microprocessor that operates at an internal clock speed of
350 MHz.
The NPE-300 uses an RM7000 microprocessor that operates at an internal clock speed of
262 MHz.
The NPE-225 has an RM5271 microprocessor that operates at an internal clock speed of
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The NPE-200 has an R5000 microprocessor that operates at an internal clock speed of
200 MHz.
The NPE-175 has an RM5270 microprocessor that operates at an internal clock speed of
200 MHz.
The NPE-100 and NPE-150 have an R4700 microprocessor that operates at an internal clock
speed of 150 MHz.
System controller
The NPE-G2 has one system controller that provides processor access to the three midplane PCI
buses, and also holds the system memory and environmental monitoring functions.
The NPE-G1 BCM 1250 maintains and executes the system management functions for the
Cisco 7200 VXR routers and also holds the system memory and environmental monitoring
functions.
The NSE-1 has one system controller that provides processor access to the midplane and single
I/O controller PCI buses. The system controller also allows port adapters on either of the two
midplane PCI buses to access SDRAM.
The NPE-400 has one system controller that provides system access.
The NPE-300 has two system controllers that provide processor access to the two midplane and
single I/O controller PCI buses. The system controller also allows port adapters on either of the
two midplane PCI buses to access SDRAM.
The NPE-175 and NPE-225 have one system controller that provides processor access to the two
midplane and single I/O controller PCI buses. The system controller also allows the
port adapters on either of the two midplane PCI buses to access SDRAM.
The NPE-100, NPE-150, and NPE-200 have a system controller that uses direct memory access
(DMA) to transfer data between DRAM and packet SRAM on the network processing engine.
Upgradable memory modules

The NPE-G2 uses SDRAM for storing all packets received or sent from network interfaces, The
SDRAM also stores routing tables and network accounting applications. A single SDRAM
memory array in the system allows concurrent access by port adapters and the processor.
The NPE-G1 uses SDRAM for storing all packets received or sent from network interfaces. The
SDRAM also stores routing tables and network accounting applications. Two independent
SDRAM memory arrays in the system allow concurrent access by port adapters and the
processor.
The NSE-1 uses SDRAM for providing code, data, and packet storage.
The NPE-400 uses SDRAM for storing all packets received or sent from network interfaces. The
SDRAM memory array in the system allows concurrent access by port adapters and the
processor.
The NPE-300 uses SDRAM for storing all packets received or sent from network interfaces. The
SDRAM also stores routing tables and network accounting applications. Two independent
SDRAM memory arrays in the system allow concurrent access by port adapters and the
processor.
The NPE-175 and NPE-225 use SDRAM for providing code, data, and packet storage.
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The NPE-100, NPE-150, and NPE-200 use DRAM for storing routing tables, network
accounting applications, packets of information in preparation for process switching, and

packet buffering for SRAM overflow (except in the NPE-100, which contains no packet
SRAM). The standard configuration is 32 MB, with up to 128 MB available through single
in-line memory module (SIMM) upgrades.
Packet SRAM for storing packets of information in preparation for fast switching
The NPE-150 has 1 MB of SRAM and the NPE-200 has 4 MB of SRAM. No other network
processing engine or network services engine has SRAM.
Cache memory
The NPE-G2 has two levels of cache: a primary and a secondary cache that are internal to the
microprocessor, with the secondary unified cache for data and instruction.
The NPE-G1 has two levels of cache: a primary and a secondary cache that are internal to the
microprocessor, with the secondary unified cache for data and instruction.
The NSE-1 has three levels of cache: a primary and a secondary unified cache that are internal
to the microprocessor, and a tertiary 2-MB external cache.

The NPE-400 has three levels of cache: a primary and a secondary cache that are internal to the
microprocessor, and a tertiary 4-MB external cache that provides additional high-speed storage
for data and instructions.
The NPE-300 has three levels of cache: a primary and a secondary cache that are internal to the
microprocessor, and a tertiary 2-MB external cache that provides additional high-speed storage
for data and instructions.
The NPE-225 has two levels of cache: a primary cache that is internal to the processor and a
secondary 2-MB external cache that provides additional high-speed storage for data and
instructions.
The NPE-200 has unified cache SRAM that functions as the secondary cache for the
microprocessor. (The primary cache is within the microprocessor.)

The NPE-175 has two levels of cache: a primary cache that is internal to the processor and a
secondary 2-MB external cache that provides additional high-speed storage for data and
instructions.

Two environmental sensors for monitoring the cooling air as it leaves the chassis
Boot ROM for storing sufficient code for booting the Cisco IOS software; the NPE-G2, NPE-G1,
NSE-1, NPE-400, NPE-300, NPE-225, NPE-200, and NPE-175 have boot ROM.
The network processing engines and network services engine perform the following system management
functions:
Sending and receiving routing protocol updates
Managing tables, caches, and buffers
Monitoring interface and environmental status
Providing Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management through the console and
Telnet interface
Accounting for and switching of data traffic

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Booting and reloading images
Managing port adapters (recognition and initialization during online insertion and removal)
The following figures and memory tables provide information about your NPE or NSE:
NPE-G2 is represented by Figure 1-5. Table 1-3 lists NPE-G2 memory specifications, and Table 1-3
lists memory configurations.
NPE-G1 is represented by Figure 1-6. Table 1-4 lists NPE-G1 memory specifications, and Table 1-5
NSE-1 is represented by Figure 1-7. Table 1-6 lists NSE-1 memory specifications, and Table 1-7
The NPE-400 is represented by Figure 1-8. Table 1-8 lists NPE-400 memory specifications, and
Table 1-9 lists memory configurations.
NPE-300 is represented by Figure 1-9. Table 1-10 lists NPE-300 memory specifications, and
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Figure 1-5
NPE-G2
10
9
2
149061
Midplane connectors
Flash memory (U13)
Boot ROM (U24)
DIMM (socketS1)
NVRAM (on bottom of boardU17)
Temperature sensor (inletU23)
Temperature sensor (outletU20)
Processor (U30)
Flash memory (U19)
10 Keying post
Table 1-2 lists the NPE-G2 memory specification, and Table 1-3 lists the factory-installed SDRAM
configurations and their product numbers.
Table 1-2
NPE-G2 Memory Specifications
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Component Location
on the NPE-G2 Board
SDRAM
1 GB
1-GB DDR SDRAM
S1
Boot ROM
512 KB
Reprogrammable Boot ROM

U24
for the ROM monitor program
Flash memory 64 MB
(also known
as bootflash)
Contains the default boot

helper (boot loader) image
U19 and U13
NVRAM
Nonvolatile EPROM for the

system configuration file
U17
2 MB

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NPE-G2 Memory Specifications (continued)
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Component Location
on the NPE-G2 Board
Description
Primary cache 32 KB (16 KB

instruction,
16 KB data)
Motorola Freescale 7448

processor, internal cache
U30
Secondary
cache
1 MB
Motorola Freescale 7448

secondary cache
U30
Table 1-3
NPE-G2 SDRAM ConfigurationConfigurable Memory Only
Total SDRAM
SDRAM Bank
Quantity
1 GB
S1
1-GB DIMM
Figure 1-6
NPE-G1
5
2
6
7
8
9
10
GIGABIT ETHERNET 0/1
LINK
EN
GBIC
TX
EN
RJ45
NETWORK PROCESSING ENGINE - G1
LINK
RX
LINK
RX
GBIC
EN
TX
RJ45
SLOT
ACTIVE
CPU
RESET
RX
GBIC
TX
C O M PA C T F L A S H
POWER
ON
CONSOLE
AUX
66435
RJ45
4
1
Midplane connectors
Boot ROM
Flash memory
NVRAM
Temperature sensor
DIMM 2
Processor
Temperature sensor
Keying post
10
DIMM 1
Table 1-4 lists the NPE-G1 memory specification, and Table 1-5 lists the factory-installed SDRAM
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NPE-G1 Memory Specifications
Component Location
on the NPE-G1
Board
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
SDRAM
128 MB,
256 MB,
512 MB
128-MB, 256-MB,
or 512-MB
SODIMMs
J3, J4
Boot ROM
512 KB
Reprogrammable
Boot ROM for the
ROM monitor
program
U1
Flash Memory
16 MB
Contains the default U25 and U26

boot helper (boot
loader) image
NVRAM
512 KB
Nonvolatile
EPROM for the
system
configuration file
U7
Primary cache
32 KB
(16 KB
instruction,
16 KB data)
BCM 1250 system,

internal cache
U22
Secondary cache
512 KB
BCM 1250 system,

internal, unified
cache
U22
Table 1-5
NPE-G1 SDRAM SODIMM Memory ConfigurationsConfigurable Memory Only
Total SDRAM
SDRAM Bank
Quantity
Product Number
256 MB
J3 and J4
2 128-MB SODIMMs
MEM-NPE-G1-256MB=
512 MB
J3 and J4
2 256-MB SODIMMs
MEM-NPE-G1-512MB=
1 GB
J3 and J4
2 512-MB SODIMMs
MEM-NPE-G1-1GB=

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Figure 1-7
NSE-1
1
8
10
3
11
12
66418
13
Network controller board
Midplane connectors
Keying post
Boot ROM (U1)
System controller
10 Temperature sensor
Processor engine board
11 SDRAM
Captive installation screw
12 Parallel eXpress Forwarding engine (PXF

processor)
RM7000 microprocessor
Handle
Table 1-6 lists the NSE-1 memory specifications, and Table 1-7 lists the NSE-1 factory-installed
SDRAM configurations and their product numbers.
Table 1-6
NSE-1 Memory Specifications
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Location1
SDRAM
128 or 256 MB
1 SDRAM slot
128- or 256-MB DIMM
U15
Boot ROM
512 KB
OTP ROM for the ROM

monitor program
U1
Primary cache
16 KB
(instruction),
16 KB (data)
RM7000 processor,
primary internal cache
U22
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NSE-1 Memory Specifications (continued)
Location1
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Secondary
cache
256 KB
RM7000 processor,
U22
internal, unified
instruction and data cache
Tertiary cache
2 MB (fixed)
RM7000 processor,
external cache
U7, U9,
U12, U14,
U17
1. Location on processing engine board. See Figure 1-7.
Table 1-7
NSE-1 SDRAM DIMM Memory Configurations
Total SDRAM
SDRAM Bank
Quantity
Product Number
128 MB
U15
1 128-MB DIMM
MEM-SD-NPE-128MB=
256 MB
U15
1 256-MB DIMM
MEM-SD-NSE-256MB=
Figure 1-8
NPE-400
1
7
4
9
10
66411
11
Temperature sensor (U31)
Midplane connector
Keying post
Boot ROM (U7)
Temperature sensor
System controller
10 SODIMM (J1)
11 Standoff and screw
Handle

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Table 1-8 lists the NPE-400 memory specifications, and Table 1-9 lists factory-installed SDRAM
Table 1-8
NPE-400 Memory Specifications
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Location
SDRAM-configurable 128, 256, or

512 MB
128-, 256-, or 512-MB

SODIMM
J1
Boot ROM
512 KB
OTP1 ROM for the ROM

monitor program
U7
Primary cache
16 KB
(instruction),
16 KB (data)
RM7000 processor,
integrated cache
U38
Secondary cache
256 KB (fixed)
RM7000 processor, unified, U38

internal cache
Tertiary cache
4 MB (fixed)
RM7000 processor, external U2, U26,

cache
U27, U28,
U37
1. OTP = one-time programmable
Table 1-9
NPE-400 SDRAM SODIMM Memory Configurations
Total SDRAM
Bank 1
Quantity
Product Number
128 MB
J1
1 128-MB SODIMM
MEM-NPE-400-128MB=
256 MB
J1
1 256-MB SODIMM
MEM-NPE-400-256MB=
512 MB
J1
1 512 MB SODIMM
MEM-NPE-400-512MB=
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NPE-300
11
12
13
3
4
14
15
5
66410
16
9 10
Midplane connectors
Keying post
10 Temperature sensor (U42)
DIMM 3 (U44)
11 Keying post
Bank 1 (user configurable)
DIMM 2 (U45)
13 Boot ROM (U1)
14 DIMM 0 (U16)
Handle
15 Bank 0 (fixed size)
System controllers
16 U15 never populated
Table 1-10
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Location1
SDRAM
32 to 256 MB
1 configurable2 32-, 64-, or 128-MB DIMMs

bank with 2
(based on maximum SDRAM
SDRAM slots
required)
Bank 1:
U45 and
U443
Boot ROM
512 KB
OTP4 ROM for the ROM monitor

program
RM7000 processor, internal cache U49
Primary cache 16 KB
(instruction),
16 KB (data)
Socket
U1

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Table 1-10
NPE-300 Memory Specifications (continued)
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Location1
Secondary
cache
256 KB
RM7000 processor, internal,

unified instruction and data cache
U49
Tertiary cache
2 MB (fixed)
RM7000 processor, external cache U7, U8,

U9, U10,
U17

2. Bank 0 is used exclusively for packet memory and is not user configurable.
3. Bank 1 contains the Cisco IOS software, processor memory, and packet memory.
4. OTP = one-time programmable
Note
The NPE-300 contains two banks of SDRAM. Both SDRAM banks are used for all packet memory
requirements; however, bank 0 is used exclusively for packet memory and is set at a fixed configuration
in the factory.
Bank 1 contains two user-configurable SDRAM slots, DIMM slot 2 and DIMM slot 3 (see Figure 1-9).
Both slots in bank 1 can be populated by DIMMs of different sizes; however, the size of the DIMM in
slot 2 must be greater than or equal to the size of the DIMM in slot 3, and the size of the DIMM in slot 3
can be zero.
Table 1-11
NPE-300 SDRAM DIMM Memory Configurations
Total SDRAM
SDRAM Bank 11
Quantity
Product Number2
323 MB + 32 MB
U45 (DIMM slot 2

only)
1 32-MB DIMM
MEM-SD-NPE-32MB=
323 MB + 64 MB
U45 and U44

or
2 32-MB DIMMs
or
MEM-SD-NPE-32MB=
U45
1 64-MB DIMM
MEM-SD-NPE-64MB=
U45 and U44

or
2 64-MB DIMMs
or
MEM-SD-NPE-64MB=
U45
1 128-MB DIMM
MEM-SD-NPE-128MB=
U45 and U44
2 128-MB DIMMs
MEM-SD-NPE-128MB=
32 MB + 128 MB
323 MB + 256 MB
1. There are two user-upgradable SDRAM slots in bank 1. (Bank 0 is used exclusively for packet memory and is set at a fixed
configuration in the factory.)
2. These products are also available as SDRAM upgrades. To order an upgrade, add an equal sign (=) after the product number,
for example, MEM-SD-NPE-128MB=.
3. This 32 MB is fixed memory in SDRAM bank 0, socket U16. Socket U15 is never populated.
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NPE-225
1
7
8
9
2
10
66417
Handle
System controller
Midplane connectors
Boot ROM (U1)
Temperature sensor
10 SDRAM DIMM (U15)

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Table 1-12
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Location1
SDRAM
64, 128, 256 MB
1 SDRAM slot
64-MB, 128- MB,

or 256-MB
SDRAM DIMM
U15
Boot ROM
512 KB
One-time
programmable
ROM
U1
Primary cache
16 KB (instruction),
16 KB (data)
RM527x
U4
processor, internal
cache
32 KB (data)
RM527x
U4
processor, internal
cache
2 MB
RM527x
processor, unified
external cache
Secondary cache
4 chips, each 512K

by 8 bits wide
U5, U6, U7, U8
Table 1-13
Total SDRAM
Bank
Quantity
Product Number
64 MB
U15
1 64-MB DIMM
MEM-SD-NPE-64MB=
128 MB
U15
1 128-MB DIMM
MEM-SD-NPE-128MB=
256 MB
U15
1 256-MB DIMM
MEM-SD-NSE-256MB=
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Figure 1-11
NPE-200
7
8
9
10
1
U52
11
U42
U25
12
66420
U11
System controller
Midplane connectors
R5000 microprocessor
Temperature sensor
4-MB SRAM (U6, U10, U13, U14, U28, U29, 9

U38, and U39)
10 DRAM SIMMs
Handle
11 Bank 1
Temperature sensor
12 Bank 2
Boot ROM (U92)
Table 1-14 lists the NPE-200 memory specifications, and Table 1-15 lists factory-installed DRAM
Table 1-14
Location1
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
DRAM
32 to 128 MB
2 to 4
Bank 0: U11 and

16- or 32-MB
U25
SIMMs (based
on maximum
Bank 1: U42 and
DRAM required)
U52
SRAM
4 MB
8 chips, each
being 512K
words x 8 bits
wide
U6, U10, U13,

U14, U28, U29,
U38, and U39
Boot ROM2
256 KB
EPROM for the

ROM monitor
program
U92

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Table 1-14
NPE-200 Memory Specifications (continued)
Location1
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Primary cache
R5000 processor, U44

internal cache
Secondary cache
512 KB
R5000 processor, U16, U9, U109,

unified external and U107
cache

2. ROM = read-only memory
Note
To prevent DRAM errors in the NPE-100, NPE-150, or NPE-200, and to ensure that your system
initializes correctly at startup, DRAM bank 0 (socket U18 and U25, or U11 and U25) must contain no
fewer than two SIMMs of the same type. You may also install two SIMMs of the same type in bank 1
(socket U4 and U12, or U42 and U52); however, bank 0 must always contain the two largest size SIMMs.
Table 1-15
NPE-200 DRAM SIMM Memory Configurations
Total
DRAM
DRAM Bank 0 Quantity
DRAM Bank 1
Quantity
Product Number1
32 MB
U11 and U25
2 16-MB SIMMs
U42 and U52
MEM-NPE-32MB=
64 MB
U11 and U25
2 32-MB SIMMs
U42 and U52
MEM-NPE-64MB=
128 MB
U11 and U25
2 32-MB SIMMs
U42 and U52
2 32-MB
SIMMs
MEM-NPE-128MB=
1. These products are also available as DRAM upgrades. For example to upgrade a network processing engine from 32 MB to
64 MB of DRAM, order product number MEM-NPE-64MB=.
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Figure 1-12
NPE-175
1
7
8
9
2
10
66416
Handle
System controller
Midplane connectors
Boot ROM (U1)
Temperature sensor
10 SDRAM DIMM (U15)
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Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Location1
SDRAM
64 or 128 MB
1 SDRAM slot
DIMM
U15
Boot ROM
512 KB
One-time
programmable
ROM
U1
Primary cache
16 KB (data)
RM527x processor, U4
internal cache
32 KB (data)
RM527x processor, U4
internal cache
2 MB
4 chips, each 512K RM527x processor, U5, U6, U7, U8

by 8 bits wide
unified external
cache
Secondary cache
Table 1-17
Total SDRAM
SDRAM Bank
Quantity
Product Number
64 MB
U15
1 64-MB
DIMM
MEM-SD-NPE-64MB=
128 MB
U15
1 128-MB
DIMM
MEM-SD-NPE-128MB=
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Figure 1-13
NPE-150
7
8
9
1
U12
10
U4
U25
11
66424
U18
System controller
Midplane connectors
Temperature sensor
1-MB SRAM (U700 through U703, U800

through U803)
DRAM SIMMs
10 Bank 1
Handle
11 Bank 0
Temperature sensor
Table 1-18 lists the NPE-150 memory specifications, and Table 1-19 lists memory configurations.
Table 1-18
Location1
Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
DRAM
32 to 128 MB
2 to 4
16- or 32-MB SIMMs (based Bank 0: U18 and

on maximum DRAM
U25
required)
Bank 1: U4 and
U12
SRAM
1 MB
8 chips, each being 128K

words x 9 bits wide
Boot ROM
The NPE-150 uses the boot ROM present on the I/O controller.
Primary cache
R4700 processor, internal

cache
U201
Secondary cache
512 KB
R4700 processor, unified

external cache
U2, U10, U14,

and U26
U700 through
U703
U800 through
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Table 1-19
Total DRAM
DRAM Bank 0
Quantity
DRAM Bank 1
Quantity
Product Number1
32 MB
U18 and U25
2 16-MB SIMMs
U4 and U12
MEM-NPE-32MB=
64 MB
U18 and U25
2 32-MB SIMMs
U4 and U12
MEM-NPE-64MB=
128 MB
U18 and U25
2 32-MB SIMMs
U4 and U12
2 32-MB
SIMMs
MEM-NPE-128MB=
1. These products are also available as DRAM upgrades. For example, to upgrade a network processing engine from 32 MB to
Figure 1-14
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Table 1-20 lists the NPE-100 network processing engine memory specifications, and Table 1-21 lists
memory configurations.
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Memory Type
Size
Quantity
Description
Location1
DRAM
32 to
128 MB
2 to 4
16- or 32-MB SIMMs (based

on maximum DRAM
required)
Bank 0: U18 and U25

Bank 1: U4 and U12
Boot ROM
The NPE-100 uses boot ROM present on the I/O controller.
Primary cache
R4700 processor, internal

cache
U201
Secondary
cache
512 KB
R4700 processor, unified,

external cache
U2, U10, U14, and U26
Note
Table 1-21
Total DRAM
DRAM Bank 0
Quantity
DRAM Bank 1 Quantity
Product Number1
32 MB
U18 and U25
2 16-MB
SIMMs
U4 and U12
MEM-NPE-32MB
64 MB
U18 and U25
2 32-MB
SIMMs
U4 and U12
MEM-NPE-64MB
128 MB
U18 and U25
2 32-MB
SIMMs
U4 and U12
2 32-MB
SIMMs
MEM-NPE-128MB
1. These products are also available as DRAM upgrades. For example, to upgrade a network processing engine from 32 MB to
To determine the memory configuration of your Cisco 7200 VXR router, use the show version
command. The following example shows an NPE-G1 installed in a Cisco7206VXR router:
Router# show version
Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) 7200 Software (C7200-JS-M),
Released Version 12.2(20011220:181136) [biff]
Copyright (c) 1986-2001 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 21-Dec-01 05:58 by
Image text-base:0x600089B8, data-base:0x6196E000
ROM:System Bootstrap, Version 12.2(20011219:132854)
(display text omitted)
cisco 7206VXR (NPE-G1) processor (revision 0x00) with 245760K/16384K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID 13250983
BCM12500 CPU at 500Mhz, Implementation 1, Rev 0.1, 512KB L2 Cache
6 slot VXR midplane, Version 2.0

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Input/Output Controller
This section describes five different models of I/O controllers. These models are distinguished from one
another by their Ethernet interface options. Table 1-22 lists the I/O controllers by product number and
describes their differences.
Note
For a description of the configuration commands you need to configure the different interfaces on your
I/O controller, refer to the Input/Output Controller Replacement Instructions document.
Table 1-22
I/O Controller Descriptions
Product Number
Description
C7200-I/O-GE+E
1 Gigabit Ethernet and 1 Ethernet port; equipped with a GBIC receptacle for
1000 megabits per second (Mbps) operation and an RJ-45 receptacle for
10-Mbps operation. (See Figure 1-15.)
C7200-I/O-2FE/E
2 autosensing Ethernet/Fast Ethernet ports; equipped with 2 RJ-45 receptacles

for 10/100-Mbps operation. (See Figure 1-16.)
C7200-I/O-FE1
1 Fast Ethernet port; equipped with an MII receptacle and an RJ-45 receptacle
for use at 100 Mbps full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Only 1 receptacle
can be configured for use at a time. (See Figure 1-17.)
C7200-I/O
Has no Fast Ethernet port. (See Figure 1-19.)
C7200-I/O-FE-MII
1 Fast Ethernet port; equipped with a single MII receptacle. (See Figure 1-21.)
1. The Product Number C7200-I/O-FE does not specify MII because both an MII and an RJ-45 receptacle are included.
2. The I/O controller with the Product Number C7200-I/O-FE-MII has a single MII Fast Ethernet receptacle only. Although still
supported by Cisco Systems, this I/O controller with a single MII receptacle is no longer an orderable product as of May 1998.
You can also identify your I/O controller model from a terminal by using the show diag slot 0 command.
(See the Viewing Your System Configuration section on page 4-20.)
The I/O controllers consist of the following components and options:
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet interface options
Dual channels for local console and auxiliary ports

The console port has full data communications equipment (DCE) functionality and the auxiliary port
has full data terminal equipment (DTE) functionality.
NVRAM for storing the system configuration and environmental monitoring logs
Note
NVRAM uses lithium batteries to maintain its contents when disconnected from power.
Some I/O controllers use a static RAM (SRAM) component with an external lithium battery
to provide the same functionality as the NVRAM.
Two PC Card (PCMCIA) slots that hold Flash Disks or PC cards for storing the default Cisco IOS
software image
Flash memory for storing the boot helper image
Boot ROM for storing sufficient code for booting the Cisco IOS software
Two environmental sensors for monitoring the cooling air as it enters and leaves the chassis
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SRAM (U14)
13 CPU reset button
Boot EPROM (U4)
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Temperature sensor
15 Console port
Battery for SRAM
Note
Your I/O controller with the MII and RJ-45 Fast Ethernet receptacles (C7200-I/O-FE) might look like
the first illustration in Figure 1-17, or it might look like Figure 1-18. There is no functional difference
between these two I/O controllers with the Fast Ethernet port.
Note
In Figure 1-17, the NVRAM is replaced by an SRAM component (U14) that is made to act like the
NVRAM by the addition of some external components, one of which is the button-type lithium battery
labeled Battery for SRAM.
Note
Your I/O controller without the Fast Ethernet port (C7200-I/O) might look like Figure 1-19, or it might
look like Figure 1-20. There is no functional difference between these two I/O controllers without the
Fast Ethernet port.
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Note
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NVRAM by the addition of some external components, one of which is the button-type lithium battery
labeled Battery for SRAM.
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product in May 1998.
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I/O Controller Memory Components
Type
Boot ROM
Flash memory
Size
Quantity
Memory Description
Model
Location
256 KB
32-pin DIP-type
C7200-I/O-FE-MII
U20
32-pin DIP-type or
32-pin PLCC-type
C7200-I/O-FE,
C7200-I/O
U20 or U4
Contains the default

boot helper image
C7200-I/O-FE-MII
U99
C7200-I/O-FE,
C7200-I/O
U99
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4 MB
U10, U11,
U12, and U13
(soldered)2
8 MB
Flash memory
card
16 or
20 MB
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Flash Disk
32, 48, or
128 MB
Up to 2
NVRAM
128 KB
C7200-I/O-GE+E,
C7200-I/O-2FE/E
U13 and U25

(soldered)2
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Cisco IOS image
All models
PC Card slot 0
and slot 1
Nonvolatile EPROM
for the system
configuration file
C7200-I/O-FE-MII
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C7200-I/O
U41
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U14
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C7200-I/O-2FE/E
U19
(soldered)3
1. The C7200-I/O-GE+E and C7200-I/O-2FE/E do not have a boot ROM component.

2. Some I/O controllers have no Flash SIMM but use a permanently soldered 4-MB or 8-MB Flash memory chip instead. (For
the location of the 4-MB Flash memory chip, see the Figure 1-18 and Figure 1-20. For the location of the 8-MB Flash memory
chip, see Figure 1-15 and Figure 1-16.)
3. The NVRAM on some I/O controllers is replaced by a 32-pin nonsocketed SRAM component that is soldered onto the card.
The SRAM component is made to act like the NVRAM by the addition of some external components, one of which is a 1-inch
(2.54-cm) button-type lithium battery.
LED Descriptions
All I/O controllers have LEDs, and the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 also have interfaces that have LEDs.
The I/O controller faceplate contains LEDs that indicate system and port status; two additional LEDs
indicate the status of the Flash Disk or Flash memory cards installed in either PC Card slot. A CPU reset
button is located next to the IO POWER OK LED or next to the auxiliary port on the I/O controller
faceplate. The CPU reset button resets the entire system.
The NPE-G2 and NPE-G1 faceplate contains LEDs that indicate system and port status. The RJ-45 and
GBIC or SFP ports share the same LINK LED because only one of these ports per interface (0/1, 0/2, or
0/3) can be used at any one time. The ENABLE LED is on if the RJ-45 port is in use. The POWER ON
LED on the NPE-G1 or the PWR OK LED on the NPE-G2 is on when the system is powered on, whether
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or not an I/O controller is in the system with the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2. The SLOT ACTIVE LED is on if
there is a CompactFlash Disk in the NPE-G1. The CF ACTV LED is on if there is a CompactFlash Disk
in the NPE-G2.
Caution
To prevent system errors and problems, use the CPU reset button only at the direction of your service
representative.
Table 1-24 lists LEDs common to all models of I/O controllers and describes their functions. Table 1-25
lists LEDs on the NPE-G2.
Note
LEDs are either on or off. The LED state (on or off), not the color, determines the status of connection.
However, most LEDs are green when on, with the exception of the IO POWER OK LED, which is amber
when in the on state. However, with the introduction of the NPE-G2, flashing LEDs are also indicative
of activity.
Table 1-24
I/O Controller LEDs
LED
Color
Function
ENABLED
Green
Indicates that the network processing engine or network services engine

and the I/O controller are enabled for operation by the system; however, it
does not mean that the Fast Ethernet port on the I/O controller is functional
or enabled. This LED goes on during a successful router boot and remains
on during normal operation of the router.
IO POWER
OK
Amber
Indicates that the I/O controller is on and receiving DC power from the
router midplane. This LED comes on during a successful router boot and
remains on during normal operation of the router.
Slot 0
Green
These LEDs indicate which PC Card slot is in use by coming on when

either slot is being accessed by the system. These LEDs remain off during
normal operation of the router.
Slot 1
NPE-G2 LEDs
Table 1-25
LED Label
NPE-G2 LEDs
Color
Status in the Power Up State
LINK ACTV
RJ-45 and SFP
(Interfaces 0/1, 0/2, ports
0/3)
Solid green
Link with no activity.
Flashing green
Link with activity.
Off
No link.
EN (Enable)
RJ-45 ports only
(Interfaces 0/1, 0/2,
0/3)
Solid green
RJ-45 port is selected.
Off
SFP port is selected.
FE LINK
LED
Fast Ethernet
Solid green
Management port Flashing green
Off
Link with no activity.

Link with activity.
No link.

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NPE-G2 LEDs (continued)
LED Label
LED
Color
Status in the Power Up State
USB
USB ports
Flashing green
Activity
Off
No activity
CompactFlash
Disk
Flashing green
Activity
Off
No activity
System status
Solid green
Cisco IOS has successfully booted.
Flashing yellow
ROMmon is loading.
Solid yellow
ROMmon has successfully booted.
Flashing green
Cisco IOS is loading.
Green
The NPE-G2 has powered on.
Off
No activity.
CF ACTV
SYST STAT
PWR OK
Power
NPE-G1 LEDs
Table 1-26
NPE-G1 LEDs
LED Label
LED
Color
LED Status in the Power Up State
LINK, 0/1, 0/2,

0/3
RJ-45 and
GBIC ports
Green
On, indicating that a link has been No

established.
EN (Enable),
0/1, 0/2, 0/3
RJ-45 ports
only
Green
On, if the RJ-45 port is selected.
SLOT ACTIVE CompactFlash

Disk
POWER ON
Power
LED Flashes when

There Is Traffic
Off, if the GBIC port is selected.

Green
On when the slot is being used.
Green
On and stays on.
No
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Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O LEDs

Figure 1-22 shows the LEDs on the I/O controller model with no Ethernet ports (C7200-I/O). This
I/O controller has no port-specific LEDs. Table 1-24 describes the LEDs on this I/O controller.
C7200-I/O LEDs and CPU Reset Button
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Figure 1-23 shows the LEDs on the I/O controller with the Gigabit Ethernet port and the Ethernet port
(C7200-I/O-GE+E), and Table 1-27 lists the LEDs specific to this I/O controller model. Also see
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Function
LINK
Green
Indicates that the Ethernet RJ-45 receptacle has established a valid link
with the network. This LED remains off during normal operation of the
router unless there is an incoming carrier signal.
Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O-2FE/E LEDs

Figure 1-24 shows the LEDs on the I/O controller with the two autosensing 10/100-Mbps RJ-45
receptacles (C7200-I/O-2FE/E), and Table 1-28 lists the LEDs specific to this I/O controller model. Also
see Table 1-24 for LEDs common to all I/O controllers.
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LED
Color
Function
100 Mbps
Green
Indicates that the port is configured for 100-Mbps operation (speed 100),
or if configured for autonegotiation (speed auto), the port has detected a
valid link at 100 Mbps.
Note
LINK
Green
If the port is configured for 10-Mbps operation, or if it is

configured for autonegotiation and the port has detected a valid
link at 10 Mbps, the LED remains off.
Indicates that the Ethernet/Fast Ethernet RJ-45 receptacle has established

a valid link with the network. This LED remains off during normal
operation of the router unless there is an incoming carrier signal.
Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O-FE LEDs

Figure 1-25 shows the LEDs on the I/O controller with the Fast Ethernet port that is equipped with an
MII receptacle and an RJ-45 receptacle (C7200-I/O-FE), and Table 1-29 lists the LEDs specific to this
I/O controller model. Also see Table 1-24 for LEDs common to all I/O controllers.

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Color
Function
MII EN
Green
Indicates that the Fast Ethernet MII receptacle is initialized and enabled by
the system, and is configured for operation. This LED comes on after the
I/O controller has been enabled and the MII receptacle has been configured
as the media type for the Fast Ethernet port (the RJ-45 receptacle is the
default media type for the Fast Ethernet port). This LED remains on during
normal operation of the router.
RJ45 EN
Green
Indicates that the Fast Ethernet RJ-45 receptacle (the default media type
for the Fast Ethernet port) is initialized and enabled by the system. This
LED comes on after the I/O controller has been enabled and remains on
during normal operation of the router.
RJ45 LINK
Green
Indicates that the Fast Ethernet RJ-45 receptacle has established a valid
link with the network. This LED remains off during normal operation of
the router unless there is an incoming carrier signal.
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Note
An MII LINK LED is not provided on this I/O controller because the LED is provided on external
transceivers that are required for connecting to the MII receptacle on the I/O controller. See Chapter 3,
Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router, the Connecting to the I/O Controller Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
Ports section on page 3-30 for Fast Ethernet MII connection requirements.
Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O-FE-MII LEDs

Figure 1-26 shows the LEDs on the I/O controller with the Fast Ethernet port equipped with a single MII
receptacle (C7200-I/O-FE-MII), and Table 1-30 lists the LEDs specific to this I/O controller model. Also
see Table 1-24 for LEDs common to all I/O controllers.
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FE ENABLE Green
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by the system. This LED comes on after the I/O controller has been enabled
and remains on during normal operation of the router.
FE LINK
Indicates that the Fast Ethernet port has established a valid link with the
network. This LED remains off during normal operation of the router
unless there is an incoming carrier signal.
Green
Port Adapters and Service Adapters

The port adapters and service adapters installed in the Cisco 7200 VXR routers are of the same type as
those installed on the second-generation Versatile Interface Processors (VIPs) in the Cisco 7500 series
routers, in Cisco 7000 series routers with the Cisco 7000 series Route Switch Processor (RSP7000) and
Cisco 7000 series Chassis Interface (RSP7000CI), in the Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server, and in
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Note
The port adapters installed in the Cisco 7200 VXR routers support OIR. For an explanation of OIR, see
the Online Insertion and Removal section on page 1-57.
All port adapters and service adapters connect to two Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) buses
on the router midplane. The PCI buses provide a path to packet I/O memory and the system
(route/switch) processor. The Fast Ethernet port on the I/O controller connects to a third PCI bus for
packet routing and switching. The port or service adapters either provide such services as compression
or encryption, or they provide network interfaces to connect the router to external networks.
Note
Detailed instructions for removing, replacing, and configuring the port adapter types supported on the
Cisco 7200 VXR routers are contained in the configuration note for the port adapter. For example, if you
plan to replace a 4-port Ethernet port adapter in your Cisco 7200 VXR router, refer to the configuration
note PA-4E Ethernet 10BaseT Port Adapter Installation and Configuration. The configuration note is
Caution
To ensure adequate airflow across the routers port adapters, a port adapter or a blank port adapter must
be installed in each port adapter slot.
Port Adapter Jacket Card

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The Port Adapter Jacket Card is used in a Cisco 7200 VXR router only with an NPE-G1 or NPE-G2
installed and with no I/O controller. The NPE-G1 has I/O controller functionality, so no I/O controller
is needed. The Port Adapter Jacket Card installs in the I/O controller slot, and provides for an additional
port adapter slot. The Port Adapter Jacket Card works from a third PCI bus, which provides additional
bandwidth and virtually unlimited bandwidth points to the single port adapter slot. For more
information, see the Port Adapter Jacket Card Installation Guide.
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Power Supplies
The Cisco 7200 VXR routers come equipped with one 280W AC-input power supply. (A 280W
DC-input power supply is available as an option.) You must order the second power supply separately.
A second power supply, although not required, allows load sharing and increased system availability.
Note
The Cisco 7200 VXR power supplies are the same as in all Cisco 7200 series routers.
Caution
The DC return connection to this system is to remain isolated from the system frame and chassis (DC-I).
Caution
Do not mix power supplies in Cisco 7200 VXR routers. In dual power supply configurations, both power
supplies must be of the same type (two AC-input power supplies or two DC-input power supplies).
Note
Detailed instructions for handling and replacing the Cisco 7200 series power supplies are contained in
the configuration notes 280-Watt AC-Input Power Supply Replacement Instructions and 280-Watt
DC-Input Power Supply Replacement Instructions. These configuration notes are available on the
Documentation DVD and on Cisco.com.
A handle on the AC and DC power supplies provides a grip point for removing and replacing the power
supply. (Figure 1-28 shows the faceplate of the AC-input power supply. Figure 1-29 shows the faceplate
of the DC-input power supply.) Two captive installation screws secure the power supply to the chassis
and seat the power supply in the router midplane. A power OK LED indicates that the power supply is
delivering +5 VDC to the router midplane.

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The AC-input power supply has a receptacle for an AC-input power cable. A modular power cable
connects the AC-input power supply to the site AC power source. A cable-retention clip secures the
power cable to the AC-input power supply.
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The DC-input power supply has DC-input power leads that are hardwired to a DC-input terminal block.
A cable tie is shipped with each DC-input power supply to secure the leads to the power supply faceplate
and provide strain relief for the leads.
Caution
To ensure adequate airflow across the router power supplies, a power supply or a power supply filler
plate must be installed in each power supply bay. Figure 1-4 shows a Cisco 7206VXR with an installed
power supply filler plate.
Table 1-1 lists the AC-input and DC-input power supply system power specifications, including input
voltage and operating current ratings.
Note
Each AC-input power supply operating at 120 VAC requires a minimum of 5A service. We recommend
powering the Cisco 7206VXR from a 15A receptacle at the power source.
Note
Each DC-input power supply operating at 24 VDC in North America requires a minimum of 19A
service. Each DC-input power supply operating at 48 VDC in North America requires a minimum of
13A service. Each DC-input power supply operating at 60 VDC in the European Community requires
a minimum of 8A service.
This product relies on the buildings installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a
listed and certified fuse or circuit breaker, 20A minimum 60 VDC, is used on all current-carrying
conductors. Site wiring and circuit breakers need to be sized to accommodate the maximum values for
safety reasons.
The power OK LED goes off and the power supply shuts itself down when the internal DC voltages
exceed allowable tolerances or the internal temperature of the power supply exceeds allowable
tolerances. The power supply remains in a shutdown state until it is disconnected and reconnected to the
source power, and then restarted with the power switch. The power switch turns the power supply on and
starts the system. For a description of power supply shutdown conditions and thresholds, see the
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Functions section on page 1-59.
Chassis
The Cisco 7200 VXR chassis, shown in Figure 1-30, has four or six slots for the port adapters
(depending on your chassis model), one slot for the I/O controller, and one bay for the subchassis. The
subchassis assembly contains the midplane, the fan tray, two power supply bays, and one slot for the
network processing engine. The replacement chassis includes the subchassis assembly and one power
supply.
Note
To replace the chassis, you must remove and replace all the port adapters, the I/O controller, and the
network processing engine or network services engine; therefore, when replacing the chassis, refer to
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CompactFlash Disks, Flash Disks, and PC Cards

The Cisco 7206VXR supports up to two installed Flash Disks or two PC Cards, also called Flash
memory cards. The NPE-G1 supports one CompactFlash Disk, as does the NPE-G2.
Note
To avoid potential problems when you install spare Flash Disks or PC Cards in your Cisco 7206VXR,
we recommend that you reformat all your Flash Disks or PC Cards on a Cisco 7206VXR that is running
the Cisco IOS release recommended for your system (see Table 1-31, Table 1-32, and Table 1-33) during
your regularly scheduled service times. The online document Memory Replacement Instructions for the
Network Processing Engine or Network Services Engine and Input/Output Controller explains how to
reformat a PC Card.
With Flash memory (Flash Disks, PC Cards, and the Flash SIMM on the I/O controller, or the
CompactFlash Disk on the NPE-G1) you can remotely load and store multiple system and boot helper
images. You can download a new image over the network, and then add the new image to Flash memory
or replace existing files. You can also transfer images between Flash Disks or PC Cards and the onboard
Flash memory SIMM. You can then boot the router either manually or automatically from any of the
stored images. Flash memory can also function as a TFTP server to allow other routers to boot remotely
from stored images or copy them into their own Flash memory.
Note
For procedures that explain the use of the Flash Disk or CompactFlash Disk, refer to the online Using
the Flash Disk document.
For procedures that explain how to replace the main, Flash, and ROM monitor memory, refer to the
Memory Replacement Instructions for the Network Processing Engine or Network Services Engine and
Input/Output Controller document. This document is available on the Documentation DVD and on
Cisco.com.
For NPE-G2 and NPE-G1 pre-installation information, which requires copying the running
configuration from the I/O controller to a Flash Disk or TFTP server before inserting the NPE-G1 into
the Cisco 7200 VXR router, see the Network Processing Engine or Network Services Engine Installation
and Configuration document at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps341/products_installation_guide_book09186a0080
551c34.html.
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See Table 1-31, Table 1-32, and Table 1-33 for the factory-installed Flash memory card options and their
product numbers, the Flash Disk memory options and their product numbers, and the CompactFlash Disk
memory options and their product numbers.
Configurations for flash memory cards, flash disks and CompactFlash Disks are in this section.
Table 1-31
Flash Memory Card Options
Memory Size
Product Number1
16 MB
MEM-I/O-FLC16M=
20 MB
MEM-I/O-FLC20M=
1. These products are also available as Flash memory card upgrades. To order an upgrade, add an equal sign (=) after the
product number, for example, MEM-I/O-FLC16M=.
Table 1-32
Flash Disk Options
Memory Size
Product Number1
64 MB
MEM-I/O-FLD64M=
128 MB
MEM-I/O-FLD128M=
1. These products are also available as Flash Disk upgrades. To order an upgrade, add an equal sign (=) after the product
number, for example, MEM-I/O-FLD128M=.
Table 1-33
CompactFlash Disk Options
Memory Size
Product Number
64 MB
MEM-COMP-FLD64M=
128 MB
MEM-COMP-FLD128M=
256 MB
MEM-NPE-G2-FLD256=
Rack-Mount and Cable-Management Kit

The rack-mount and cable-management kit for the Cisco 7200 VXR routers consists of rack-mount and
cable-management brackets that are designed for mounting your router in 19-inch, four-post or two-post
equipment racks and for relieving strain on port adapter interface cables that are installed on port
adapters in the router. The kit is shipped with each Cisco 7200 VXR router and is also available as a
single FRU.
For detailed instructions about how to install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets on your
Cisco 7200 VXR router, see Chapter 3, Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router, the Rack-Mounting a
Cisco 7200 VXR Router section on page 3-2 and the General Tabletop or Workbench Installation
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Functional Overview
This section provides a functional overview of the Cisco 7200 VXR routers. It describes the numbering
and addressing scheme of the port adapters for the router, the environmental monitoring and reporting
functions, and online insertion and removal (OIR). These descriptions help you become familiar with
the capabilities of the Cisco 7200 VXR routers.
Chassis Slot and Logical Interface Numbering

In the Cisco 7200 VXR routers, the port-adapter-slot-number is the chassis slot in which a port adapter
is installed, whereas the logical-interface-number is the physical location of the interface port on a port
adapter.
Port adapter slots in the Cisco 7200 VXR routers are numbered from left to right slot 1 through slot 4
in the Cisco 7204VXR (see Figure 1-31) and slot 1 through slot 6 in the Cisco 7206VXR (see
Figure 1-32). Port adapter slot 0 is always reserved for the Fast Ethernet port on the I/O controllerif
present.
Figure 1-31
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adapter slot 7.)
The Media Access Control (MAC) address or hardware address is a standardized data link layer address
that is required for certain network interface types. These addresses are not used by other devices in the
network; they are specific and unique to each port. The Cisco 7200 VXR routers use a specific method
to assign and control the MAC addresses of its port adapters. For a description of the MAC address, see
the MAC Address section on page 1-57.
Port adapter slots maintain the same slot number regardless of whether other port adapters are installed
or removed. However, when you move a port adapter to a different slot, the port adapter slot number
changes to reflect the new slot number.
You can identify port adapter slots by using software commands. To display information about all port
adapter slots, use the show interfaces command. To display information about a specific port adapter
slot, use the show interfaces command with the port adapter type and slot number in the format
show interfaces port-adapter-type slot-number/port-number. If you abbreviate the command (sh int)
and do not specify port adapter type and slot number (or arguments), the system interprets the command
as show interfaces and displays the status of all port adapters and ports.
To identify port adapter slots and the Port Adapter Jacket Card and to obtain information about the port
adapters, use the show diag command.
The following example shows how the show interfaces command, used without arguments, displays
status information (including the physical port adapter number) for each port adapter in a
Cisco 7206VXR.
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Router# show interfaces

FastEthernet0/0 is administratively down, line protocol is down
Hardware is i82543 (Livengood), address is 0000.0000.0000 (bia 0000.0000.0000)
MTU 1500 bytes, BW 100000 Kbit, DLY 100 usec,
reliability 255/255, txload 1/255, rxload 1/255
GigabitEthernet0/1 is up, line protocol is up
Hardware is BCM-12500 Internal MAC, address is 0000.0000.0000 (bia 0000.0000.0000)
Internet address is 00.00.00.00/00
GigabitEthernet0/2 is up, line protocol is up
Hardware is BCM-12500 Internal MAC, address is 0000.0000.0000(bia 0000.0000.0000)
GigabitEthernet0/3 is administratively down, line protocol is down
Hardware is BCM-12500 Internal MAC, address is 0000.0000.0000 (bia 0000.0000.0000)
FastEthernet5/0 is up, line protocol is up
Hardware is DEC21140, address is 0000.0000.0000 (bia 0000.0000.0000)
You can also use arguments such as the interface type (Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, and so forth) and
the port address (slot-number/port-number) to display information about a specific interface only.
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The following example shows the display for the first port on the Fast Ethernet port adapter in port
adapter slot 3:
Router# show interface fastethernet 5/0
FastEthernet5/0 is up, line protocol is up
Hardware is DEC21140, address is 0000.000.0000 (bia 0000.0000.0000)
Internet address is 0.0.0.0
Encapsulation ARPA, loopback not set
Keepalive not set
Full-duplex, 100Mb/s, 100BaseTX/FX
ARP type:ARPA, ARP Timeout 04:00:00
For complete descriptions and instructions of the commands used to configure your Cisco 7200 VXR
router, refer to the Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and Configuration Fundamentals
Command Reference publications, which are available on Cisco.com or the Documentation DVD.
MAC Address
All LAN interfaces (ports) require unique MAC addresses, also known as hardware addresses. Typically,
the MAC address of an interface is stored on a memory component that resides directly on the interface
circuitry; however, the OIR feature requires a different method. (For a description of OIR, see the
Online Insertion and Removal section on page 1-57.)
Using OIR you can remove a port adapter and replace it with another identically configured one. If the
new port adapter matches the port adapter you removed, the system immediately brings it online. In order
to enable OIR, an address allocator with unique MAC addresses is stored in an EPROM on the router
midplane. Each address is reserved for a specific port and slot in the router regardless of whether a port
adapter resides in that slot. The MAC addresses are assigned to the slots in sequence. The first address
is assigned to slot 0, and the last address is assigned to slot 4 in the Cisco 7204VXR or to slot 6 in the
Cisco 7206VXR. Using this address scheme, you can remove port adapters and insert them into other
routers without causing the MAC addresses to move around the network or be assigned to multiple
devices.
Note that if the MAC addresses were stored on each port adapter, OIR would not function because you
could never replace one port adapter with an identical one; the MAC addresses would always be
different. Also, each time a port adapter was replaced, other devices on the network would have to update
their data structures with the new address. If the other devices did not update quickly enough, the same
MAC address could appear in more than one device at the same time.
Note
Storing the MAC addresses for every slot in one central location means the addresses stay with the
memory device on which they are stored.
Online Insertion and Removal

All port adapters and service adapters in the Cisco 7200 VXR routers support online insertion and
removal (OIR). However, it is wise to shut down the interface before removing a port adapter that has
active traffic moving through it. Removing a port adapter while traffic is flowing through the ports can
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Note
Note
As you disengage the port adapter from the router or switch, online insertion and removal (OIR)
administratively shuts down all active interfaces in the port adapter.
OIR allows you to install and replace port adapters and service adapters while the router is operating;
you do not need to notify the software or shut down the system power, although you should not run traffic
through the port adapter you are removing while it is being removed. OIR is a method that is seamless
to end users on the network, maintains all routing information, and preserves sessions.
The following is a functional description of OIR for background information only; for specific
procedures for installing and replacing a port adapter or service adapter in a Cisco 7200 VXR router,
refer to the online configuration note for each port adapter or service adapter.
Caution
The network processing engine or network services engine and the I/O controller are required system
components that cannot be removed if the router is operating. Removing the network processing engine
or network services engine or the I/O controller while the router is operating causes the router to shut
down or crash and might damage or destroy memory files.
Each port adapter or service adapter has a bus connector that connects it to the router midplane. Each
midplane connector has a set of tiered pins in three lengths that send specific signals to the system as
they make contact with the port adapter or service adapter. The system assesses the signals it receives
and the order in which it receives them to determine if a port adapter or service adapter is being removed
or inserted into the midplane. From these signals, the system determines whether to reinitialize a new
interface or shut down a removed interface. For example, when you insert a port adapter or service
adapter, the longest pins make contact with the port adapter or service adapter first, and the shortest pins
make contact last. The system recognizes the signals and the sequence in which it receives them.
When you remove or insert a port adapter or service adapter in a Cisco 7200 VXR router, the midplane
pins send signals to notify the system, which then performs as follows:
1.
Rapidly scans the midplane for configuration changes.
2.
Initializes all newly inserted port adapter or service adapters, noting any removed interfaces and
placing them in the administratively shutdown state.
3.
Brings all previously configured interfaces on the port adapter back to the state they were in when
they were removed. Any newly inserted interfaces are put in the administratively shutdown state, as
if they were present (but not configured) at boot time. If a similar port adapter type is reinserted into
a slot, its ports are configured and brought online up to the port count of the original port adapter.
(A service adapter has no configurable ports.)
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Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Functions

Environmental monitoring and reporting functions are controlled by the network processing engine or
network services engine and allow you to maintain normal system operation by identifying and resolving
adverse conditions prior to loss of operation. The environmental monitoring functions constantly
monitor the internal chassis air temperature and DC supply voltages and currents. Each power supply
monitors its own voltage and temperature and shuts itself down if it detects a critical condition within
the power supply. If conditions reach shutdown, the system shuts down to avoid equipment damage from
excessive heat. The reporting functions periodically log the values of measured parameters so that you
can retrieve them for analysis later, and the reporting functions display warnings on the console if any
of the monitored parameters exceed defined thresholds.
Environmental Monitoring
The environmental monitoring functions use four sensors, two on the network processing engine or
network services engine and two on the I/O controller, to monitor the temperature of the cooling air as
it moves through the chassis.
If the air temperature exceeds a defined threshold, the system controller displays warning messages on
the console terminal, and if the temperature exceeds the shutdown threshold, the system controller shuts
down the system. The system stores the present parameter measurements for both temperature and DC
voltage in NVRAM so you can retrieve them later as a report of the last shutdown parameters.
In addition, the power supplies monitor internal power supply temperatures and voltages. A power
supply is either within tolerance (normal) or out of tolerance (critical). If an internal power supply
temperature or voltage reaches a critical level, the power supply shuts down without any interaction with
the system processor.
The environmental monitoring functions use the following levels of status conditions to monitor the
system:
NormalAll monitored parameters are within normal tolerances.
WarningThe system has exceeded a specified threshold. The system continues to operate, but
operator action is recommended to bring the system back to a normal state.
CriticalAn out-of-tolerance temperature or voltage condition exists. The system continues to

operate; however, the system is approaching shutdown. Immediate operator action is required.
ShutdownThe processor has detected a temperature condition that could result in physical damage
to system components and has disabled DC power to all internal components. This condition
requires immediate operator action. All DC power remains disabled until you toggle the power
switch. Before any shutdown, the system logs the status of monitored parameters in NVRAM so you
can retrieve it later to help determine the cause of the problem.
Power supply shutdownThe power supply detected an internal out-of-tolerance overvoltage,

overcurrent, or temperature condition and shut itself down. All DC power remains disabled until you
toggle the power switch.
Table 1-34 lists the typical temperature thresholds for the NPE-G2. Table 1-35 lists the typical
temperature thresholds for the NPE-G1. Table 1-36 lists the typical temperature thresholds for earlier
network processing engines or network services engine, Table 1-37 lists the DC power thresholds for the
normal, warning, and critical (power supply-monitored) levels for most Cisco IOS releases, and
Table1-3 lists the DC power thresholds for the normal and critical (power supply-monitored) levels for
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Table 1-34
NPE-G2Processor-Monitored Temperature Thresholds
NPE-G21
Low Warning
High Warning
Shutdown
NPE inlet
111F (44C)
138F (59C)
176oF (80oC)
NPE outlet
120F (49C)
147F (64C)
183F (84C)
I/O controller inlet
105F (41C)
132F (56C)
168F (76C)
I/O controller outlet
107F (42C)
134F (57C)
170F (77C)
CPU Die
194F (90C)
221F (105C)
230F (110C)
1. With an I/O controller installed.
Table 1-35
NPE-G1Processor-Monitored Temperature Thresholds
NPE-G11
Low Warning
High Warning
Shutdown
NPE inlet
111F (44C)
138F (59C)
176F (80C)
NPE outlet
120F (49C)
147F (64C)
183F (84C)
I/O controller inlet
105F (41C)
132F (56C)
168F (76C)
I/O controller outlet
107F (42C)
134F (57C)
170F (77C)
1. With an I/O controller installed.
Table 1-36
Typical Processor-Monitored Temperature Thresholds
Parameter
High Warning
High Critical
Shutdown
Chassis inlet
104F (40C)
122F (50C)
Chassis outlet 1
109F (43C)
127F (53C)
136F (58C)
Chassis outlet 2
109F (43C)
127F (53C)
Chassis outlet 3
122F (50C)
140F (60C)
149F (65C)
Chassis inlet
104F (40C)
122F (50C)
Chassis outlet 1
109F (43C)
127F (53C)
136F (58C)
Chassis outlet 2
167F (75C)
167F (75C)
Chassis outlet 3
122F (50C)
140F (60C)
149F (65C)
Chassis inlet
104F (40C)
122F (50C)
Chassis outlet 1
109F (43C)
127F (53C)
136F (58C)
Chassis outlet 2
167F (75C)
167F (75C)
Chassis outlet 3
131F (55C)
149F (65C)
158F (70C)
NPE-175, NPE-225, NPE-300,

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Table 1-37
Note
Typical Power Supply-Monitored DC-Voltage Thresholds
Parameter
Low Critical
Low Warning
High Warning
High Critical
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+4.99V
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+5.43V
+12.15V
+11.39V
+11.67
+12.62V
+12.91V
11.95V
9.52V
10.73
13.16V
14.38V
A low warning or high warning message does not mean that the router is at risk of malfunctioning or being
damaged.
The low warning and high warning ranges in Table 1-34 and Table 1-35 are informational. If a low
warning or high warning message appears, the warning message does not signify that an error or hazard
is occurring. A high warning message sometimes appears in a lightly loaded chassis, especially if the
router is running without port adapters or with dual power supplies. Adding current load to the router
may remove the warning; this can be achieved easily by installing one or more port adapters.
Below are sample high warning messages from chassis with 3V and 5V power supplies:
Router(boot)#
00:00:44:%ENVM-4-ENVWARN:+3.45 V measured at +3.57
Router(boot)#
00:04:49:%ENVM-4-ENVWARN:+5.15 V measured at +5.33
Note
Low critical or high critical warning messages should be addressed immediately through the normal field
support procedures.
Table 1-38
Note
Typical Power Supply-Monitored DC-Voltage ThresholdsFor Cisco IOS Release

12.0(23), Cisco IOS Release 12.3(8), and Later Releases of Each
Parameter
Low Critical
High Critical
+3.45V
+3.18V
+3.72V
+5.15V
+4.80V
+5.49V
+12.15V
+11.29V
+13.00V
11.95V
9.52V
14.38V
The low warning and high warning messages are no longer in existence beginning with
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Below are sample high critical messages from chassis with 3V and 5V power supplies in
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(23):
Router(boot)#
00:02:47:%ENVM-2-ENVCRIT:+3.45 V measured at +3.72
Router(boot)#
00:06:51:%ENVM-2-ENVCRIT:+5.15 V measured at +5.49
Reporting Functions
The Cisco 7200 VXR routers display warning messages on the console if chassis interface-monitored
parameters exceed a desired threshold. You can also retrieve and display environmental status reports
with the show environment, show environment all, show environment last, and show environment
table commands. Parameters are measured and reporting functions are updated every 60 seconds. A brief
description of each of these commands follows.
Caution
Note
To prevent overheating the chassis, ensure that your system is drawing cool inlet air. Overtemperature
conditions can occur if the system is drawing in the exhaust air of other equipment. Ensure adequate
clearance around the sides of the chassis so that cooling air can flow through the chassis interior
unimpeded and exhaust air exits the chassis and is not drawn into the inlet vent of another device.
Also see the NPE-G2 Support for the show environment Command document for information about changes
to the output of the show environment command with the NPE-G2.
The show environment command displays reports of the current environmental system status. The
report displays parameters that are out of the normal values. No parameters are displayed if the system
status is normal. The example that follows shows the display for a system in which all monitored
parameters are within normal range:
Router# show environment
All measured values are normal
If the environmental status is not normal, the system reports the worst-case status level. Following is a
sample overvoltage warning:
Router# show environment
Warning: +3.45 V measured at +3.83 V
The show environment last command retrieves and displays the NVRAM log, which shows the reason
for the last system shutdown (if the shutdown was related to voltage or temperature) and the
environmental status at that time. Air temperature is measured and displayed, and the DC voltage
supplied by the power supply is also displayed.
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Following is sample output of the show environment last command:

NPE300(boot)# show environment last
chassis inlet
previously measured at 26C/78F
chassis outlet 1
chassis outlet 2
chassis outlet 3
+3.45 V
previously measured at +3.46
+5.15 V
+12.15 V
-11.95 V
previously measured at -11.81
last shutdown reason - power supply shutdown
The show environment table command displays the temperature and voltage thresholds for each
temperature sensor and for each monitored status level. These thresholds are related to those listed in
Table 1-36 and Table 1-38. The display also lists the shutdown threshold for the system.
Following is sample output of the show environment table command for a Cisco 7206VXR that has an
installed NPE-300:
NPE300(boot)# show environment table
LowCritical
Sample Point
chassis inlet
chassis outlet 1
chassis outlet 2
chassis outlet 3
+3.45 V
+5.15 V
+12.15 V
-11.95 V
System
System
System
System
Note
shutdown
shutdown
shutdown
shutdown
for
for
for
for
+3.26
+4.86
+11.39
-9.52
chassis
chassis
chassis
chassis
inlet is
outlet 1
outlet 2
outlet 3
LowWarning
HighWarning
HighCritical
+3.34
+4.99
+11.67
-10.73
40C/104F
43C/109F
75C/167F
50C/122F
+3.55
+5.31
+12.62
-13.16
50C/122F
53C/127F
75C/167F
60C/140F
+3.63
+5.43
+12.91
-14.38
75C/167F
is 58C/136F
is 75C/167F
is 65C/149F
Temperature ranges and values are subject to change.

The show environment all command displays an extended report that includes temperature readings and
voltage readings. The show environment all command also displays a report showing which power
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Following is sample output of the show environment all command:

NPE300(boot)# show environment all
Power Supplies:
Power Supply 1 is empty.
Power Supply 2 is Zytek AC Power Supply. Unit is on.
Temperature
chassis
chassis
chassis
chassis
readings:
inlet
measured
outlet 1 measured
outlet 2 measured
outlet 3 measured
Voltage readings:
+3.45 V
+5.15 V
+12.15 V
-11.95 V
measured
measured
measured
measured
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
26C/78F
28C/82F
29C/84F
33C/91F
+3.46 V
+5.25 V
+12.24 V
-11.81 V
Envm stats saved 138 time(s) since reload
Fan Failures
When the system power is on, all three fans should be operational. The system continues to operate if a
fan fails; however, if the air temperature exceeds a defined threshold, the system controller displays
warning messages on the console terminal, and if the temperature exceeds the shutdown threshold, the
system controller shuts down the system.
If the system does shut down because the temperature exceeded the shutdown threshold, the system
displays the following message on the console screen and in the environment display when the system
restarts:
Queued messages:
%ENVM-1-SHUTDOWN: Environmental Monitor initiated shutdown
For complete descriptions and instructions for the environmental monitor commands, refer to the
Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and Configuration Fundamentals Command
Reference publications, which are available on Cisco.com or the Documentation DVD.
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Before installing your Cisco 7200 VXR router, you should consider the power and cabling requirements
that must be in place at your installation site, the equipment you need to install the router, and the
environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation. This chapter
guides you through the process of preparing for your router installation.
The chapter contains the following sections:
Warning
Tools and Parts Required, page 2-1
Electrical Equipment Guidelines, page 2-2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 2-2
Site Requirement Guidelines, page 2-3
Initial Configuration Information, page 2-9
Cisco 7200 VXR Router Installation Checklist, page 2-10
Checking the Shipping Container Contents, page 2-12
Site Log, page 2-13
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers. This guide contains
important safety information you should know before working with the system. Statement 200
Tools and Parts Required

Your Cisco 7200 VXR chassis is fully assembled at the factory; no assembly is required. However, you
need the following tools and equipment to install the chassis and the rack-mount and cable-management
kit:
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
A 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
A 1/4-inch flat-blade screwdriver
Tape measure (optional)
Level (optional)
The rack-mount and cable-management kit includes the following parts:
Two rack-mount brackets for mounting the chassis in the rack

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Four M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws to secure the rack-mount brackets to the chassis
Six 10-32 x 3/8-inch slotted binderhead screws to secure the rack-mount brackets to the rack rails
Two cable-management brackets to relieve the strain on installed port adapter interface cables
Four M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws to secure the cable-management brackets to the chassis or
the rack-mount brackets
Two cable-management brackets for the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2
In addition, you might need the following external equipment:
One optical cable-management bracket for the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2
One RJ-45 cable to connect to the Fast Ethernet Management Port on the NPE-G2
Data service unit (DSU) to connect each serial port to an external network
One serial port adapter cable for each serial port to connect the port with the remote device or
network
T1 channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU) that converts the High-Level Data Link
Control (HDLC) synchronous serial data stream into a T1 data stream with the correct framing and
ones density to connect a serial port to a T1 network. (Some telephone systems require a minimum
number of 1 bits per time unit in a data stream, called ones density.) Several T1 CSU/DSU devices
are available as additional equipment, and most provide either a V.35, EIA/TIA-449, or EIA-530
electrical interface.
Ethernet transceiver
Token Ring multistation access unit (MSAU)

The port adapters and power supplies are designed to be removed and replaced while the system is
operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damage to the system. However, you must power
down the system before removing or replacing the I/O controller, Port Adapter Jacket Card, and network
services engine (NSE) or network processing engine (NPE).
Caution
Always tighten the captive installation screws on the network processing engine or network services
engine and I/O controller. These screws prevent accidental removal, provide proper grounding for the
system, and help ensure that the bus connectors are properly seated in the midplane.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which occurs when electronic cards or components are
improperly handled, can result in complete or intermittent system failures. The network processing
engine or network services engine, I/O controller, and each port adapter consists of a printed circuit
board that is fixed in a metal carrier. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, connectors, and a
handle are integral components of the carrier. Although the carrier helps protect the boards, use an
antistatic strap whenever handling the network processing engine or network services engine, I/O
controller, and port adapters. Handle the carriers by the handle and the carrier edges only; never touch
the boards or connector pins.
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Site Requirement Guidelines

The environmental monitoring functionality in the Cisco 7200 VXR routers protects the system and
components from potential damage from overvoltage and overtemperature conditions. To ensure normal
operation and avoid unnecessary maintenance, plan your site configuration and prepare your site before
installation. After installation, make sure the site maintains an ambient temperature of 32F through
104F (0C through 40C), and keep the area around the chassis as free from dust as is practical.
Planning a proper location for the Cisco 7200 VXR router and the layout of your equipment rack or
wiring closet is essential for successful system operation. Equipment placed too close together or
inadequately ventilated can cause system overtemperature conditions. In addition, chassis panels made
inaccessible by poor equipment placement can make system maintenance difficult. Following are
precautions that can help avoid problems during installation and ongoing operation.
When you plan the location and layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet, you need to consider
how air flows through your router. The Cisco 7200 VXR routers draw cooling air in through the intake
vent on the right side of the chassis (when you view the router from the front), and move the air across
the internal components and out the exhaust vent on the left side of the chassis.
Temperature sensors on the network processing engine or network services engine and I/O controller
monitor the internal air temperature and send warning messages when the internal air temperature
approaches a specified threshold. If the internal temperature exceeds the specified threshold, the system
environmental monitor shuts down all internal power to prevent equipment damage from excessive heat.
(See the Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Functions section on page 1-59 for temperature
threshold information.)
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Figure 2-1
Internal AirflowTop View
84535
4
1
Chassis rear (power supply)
Inlet airflow
Exhaust air
Chassis front (port adapters)
The left and right sides of the chassis must remain unobstructed to ensure adequate air flow and prevent
overheating inside the chassis; we recommend at least 3 in. (7.62 cm) of clearance.
Follow these general precautions when planning your equipment locations and connections:
Use the show environment command regularly to check the internal system status. The
environmental monitor continually checks the interior chassis environment; it provides warnings for
high temperature and maximum and minimum voltages and creates reports on any occurrences. If
warning messages are displayed, take immediate action to identify the cause and correct the
problem.
We recommend keeping Cisco 7200 VXR routers off the floor and out of any area that tends to
collect dust.
Follow ESD prevention procedures to avoid damage to equipment. Damage from static discharge
can cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure.
Ensure that the network processing engine or network services engine, I/O controller, port adapters,
any blank port adapters, Port Adapter Jacket Card, power supplies, and any power supply filler
plates are in place and secure. The fans direct cooling air throughout the chassis interior; a loose
component or empty slot can redirect the air flow away from active components.
The following sections address the site environment requirements for the Cisco 7200 VXR routers.
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Rack-Mounting Guidelines
Before installing the Cisco 7200 VXR router in a rack, read the Site Preparation and Safety section of
the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco 7200 Series Routers to familiarize yourself
with proper site and environmental conditions. Failure to read and follow the guidelines could lead to an
unsuccessful installation and possible damage to the router and components.
The rack-mounting hardware included with Cisco 7200 VXR routers is suitable for most 19-inch
equipment racks and two-post racks. To easily access FRUs while the router is installed in a rack, make
certain you have access to the front and rear of the router.
Before using a particular rack, check for obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair
rack-mount installation. If a power strip does impair a rear rack-mount installation, remove the power
strip before installing a Cisco 7200 VXR router in the rack, and then replace it after the chassis is
installed. As an alternative, you can mount a Cisco 7200 VXR router on an equipment shelf provided
that the rack dimensions allow you to secure the router to the shelf, and the overall configuration permits
safe installation and access. However, we recommend rack-mounting Cisco 7200 VXR routers.
Figure 2-2 shows the Cisco 7200 VXR router footprint and outer dimensions.
To use the rack-mounting hardware provided with the Cisco 7200 VXR routers, consider the following
guidelines:
To mount the router between two posts or rails using the brackets, the inner clearance (the width
between the inner sides of the two posts or rails) must be at least 17.00 inches (43.18 cm).
The height of the chassis is 5.25 inches (13.34 cm).
When mounting the router in either four-post or two-post racks, be sure to use all the screws and the
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Figure 2-2
Cisco 7200 VXR Router Footprint and Outer Dimensions
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5
6
1
Network processing engine width 13.8 in.

(35.05 cm)
Fan tray depth 15.81 in. (40.16 cm)
Chassis depth (including cable service loop

and port adapter cables) 26 in. (66.04 cm)
Card cage and I/O controller width 13.5 in.

(34.29 cm)
chassis depth 17.0 in. (43.18 cm)
Chassis width 16.8 in. (42.67 cm).
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When planning your rack installation, consider the following guidelines:
Caution
Note
If you plan to use an equipment shelf, ensure that the shelf is constructed to support the weight and
dimensions of the chassis. Figure 2-2 shows the chassis footprint, which you need if you are
designing a customized shelf. We recommend that you use the rack-mount kit designed for
Cisco 7200 VXR routers.
To prevent chassis overheating, never install the Cisco 7200 VXR in an enclosed rack or room that is not
properly ventilated or air-conditioned.
Allow sufficient clearance around the rack for maintenance. If the rack is mobile, you can push it
back near a wall or cabinet for normal operation and pull it out for maintenance (installing or moving
port adapters, connecting cables, or replacing or upgrading components). Otherwise, allow 19
inches (48.3 cm) of clearance to remove Cisco 7200 VXR FRUs.
If you are planning to install the cable-management brackets on a Cisco 7200 VXR router that you
are rack-mounting from the front, you must install the cable-management brackets and the
rack-mount brackets before you install the chassis in the rack.
Provide an adequate chassis ground (earth) connection for your router chassis.
We strongly recommend that you provide a chassis ground connection. See the Attaching a Chassis
Ground Connection section on page 3-17 in Chapter 3, Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router for
instructions.
To properly install a Cisco 7200 VXR chassis in a rack, see the instructions in the Rack-Mounting a
Cisco 7200 VXR Router section on page 3-2 in Chapter 3, Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router.
Temperature and Humidity Requirements

Table 2-1 lists the operating and nonoperating environmental site requirements. The ranges listed are
those within which the Cisco 7200 VXR routers continue to operate; however, a measurement that is
approaching the minimum or maximum of a range indicates a potential problem. You can maintain
normal operation by anticipating and correcting environmental anomalies before they approach a
maximum operating range.
Table 2-1
Specifications for Operating and Nonoperating Environments
Specification
Minimum
Maximum
Temperature, ambient operating
32F (0C)
104F (40C)
Temperature, ambient nonoperating and storage
4F (20C)
149F (65C)
Humidity, ambient (noncondensing) operating
10%
90%
Humidity, ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating 5%

and storage
95%
Altitude, operating, and nonoperating
Sea level
6,500 ft.
(2000 m)
Vibration, operating
5200 Hz, 0.5 g (1 octet/min.)
Vibration, nonoperating
5200 Hz, 1 g (1 octet/min.)

200500 Hz, 2 g (1 octet/min.)

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Power Connection Guidelines

Follow these precautions and recommendations when planning power connections to a Cisco 7200 VXR
router:
Note
Check the power at your site before installation and periodically after installation to ensure that you
are receiving clean power. Install a power conditioner if necessary.
Install proper grounding to avoid damage from lightning and power surges.
The Cisco 7200 VXR router installation must comply with all applicable codes and is approved for use
with copper conductors only. The ground bond fastening hardware should be of compatible material and
preclude loosening, deterioration, and electrochemical corrosion of hardware and joined material.
Attachment of the chassis ground to a central office or other interior ground system should be made with
a 6-AWG, copper ground conductor at a minimum.
The Cisco 7200 VXR chassis employs two threaded M5 chassis grounding receptacles, located on the
rear of the chassis, which are intended to be bonded directly to the central offices or other interior ground
system. The chassis ground requires M5 screws and locking hardware, which are not included. (For
instructions on how to properly ground the chassis, see the Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection
section on page 3-17 in Chapter 3, Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router.)
Plant Wiring Guidelines

Following are guidelines for setting up the plant wiring and cabling at your site. When planning the
location of the new system, consider the distance limitations for signaling, EMI, and connector
compatibility, as described in the following sections.
Interference Considerations
When wires are run for any significant distance in an electromagnetic field, interference can occur
between the field and the signals on the wires. This fact has two implications for the construction of plant
wiring:
Note
Bad wiring practice can result in radio interference emanating from the plant wiring.
Strong EMI, especially when it is caused by lightning or radio transmitters, can destroy the signal
drivers and receivers in the Cisco 7200 VXR routers, and can even create an electrical hazard by
conducting power surges through lines and into equipment.
To predict and remedy strong EMI, you may also need to consult experts in radio frequency interference
(RFI).
If you use twisted-pair cable in your plant wiring with a good distribution of grounding conductors, the
plant wiring is unlikely to emit radio interference. If you exceed the recommended distances, use a
high-quality twisted-pair cable with one ground conductor for each data signal when applicable.
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If wires exceed recommended distances, or if wires pass between buildings, give special consideration
to the effect of a lightning strike in your vicinity. The electromagnetic pulse caused by lightning or other
high-energy phenomena can easily load enough energy into unshielded conductors to destroy electronic
devices. If you have had problems of this sort in the past, you may want to consult experts in electrical
surge suppression and shielding.
Distance Limitations and Interface Specifications

The size of your networks and the distances between connections depend on the type of signal, the signal
speed, and the transmission media (the type of cabling used to transmit the signals). For example,
standard coaxial cable has a greater channel capacity than twisted-pair cabling. The distance and rate
limits in the following descriptions are the IEEE-recommended maximum speeds and distances for
signaling; however, you can usually get good results at speeds and distances far greater than these. For
example, the recommended maximum rate for V.35 is 2 Mbps, but it is commonly used at 4 Mbps
without any problems. If you understand the electrical problems that might arise and can compensate for
them, you should get good results with rates and distances greater than those shown here; however, do
so at your own risk.
Note
We recommend that you do not exceed specified transmission rate and distance limits.
When preparing your site for network connections to a Cisco 7200 VXR router, you must consider a
number of factors related to each type of interface:
The type of cabling required for each type (fiber, thick or thin coaxial, shielded twisted-pair, or
unshielded twisted-pair cabling)
Distance limitations for each signal type
The specific cables you need to connect each interface
Any additional interface equipment you need, such as transceivers, hubs, switches, modems,
channel service units (CSUs), or data service units (DSUs)
Cable pinouts if you plan to build your cables
The specific interface information you need is contained in the documentation that is shipped with each
port adapter. For example, if you need ATM distance limitations and pinouts, refer to the PA-A3
Enhanced ATM Port Adapter Installation and Configuration document. This document is online on
Cisco.com and on the Documentation DVD.
Before installing a Cisco 7200 VXR router, have all additional external equipment and cables on hand.
For ordering information, contact a customer service representative.

After you install the chassis and verify that all the hardware is operating properly, you must configure
the system and individual interfaces before you can connect your system to external networks. You can
use the setup facility or standard configuration commands to enter the configuration information.
Before you begin, you should be prepared with global (system-wide) parameters such as host names,
passwords, and routing protocols, and configuration information for each interface such as addresses,
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Following is some of the information you are likely to need, depending on your configuration:
Host name for the router
Passwords to prevent unauthorized privileged-level access to the EXEC command interpreter and
for individual virtual terminal lines
Protocols you plan to route
Bridging configuration (if you plan to use bridging and, if so, on which interfaces)
Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and subnet masks if you are routing IP
Zone names, network numbers, or node numbers for the new interfaces if required
Operating speeds for specific interfacesfor example, Token Ring interfaces operate at either
4 or 16 Mbps, and serial interfaces operate at speeds of up to 2 Mbps. The speed of an interface
often depends on the speed of the remote device to which it is attached.
For complete configuration instructions, refer to the Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide
and the Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference, which are available on Cisco.com or on the
Documentation DVD.

To assist you with your installation and to provide a historical record of what was done by whom, use
the Cisco 7200 VXR Router Installation Checklist in Table 2-2 on page 2-11. Make a copy of this
checklist and indicate when each procedure or verification is completed. When the checklist is
completed, place it in your site log (described at the end of this chapter) along with the other records for
your new router.
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Table 2-2
Task
Verified By
Date
Date router received

Router and all accessories unpacked
Types and numbers of interfaces verified
Safety recommendations and guidelines reviewed
Installation Checklist copied
Site log established and background information entered
Site power voltages verified
Site environmental specifications verified
Required passwords, IP addresses, device names, and so on, available
Required tools available
Network connection equipment available
Router mounted in rack (optional)
Cable-management brackets installed (optional but recommended)
AC power cable(s) connected to AC source(s) and router; retention clip secured
DC power cable(s) connected to DC source(s) and router
Captive installation screws on I/O controller and network processing engine or network services
engine checked
Network interface cables and devices connected
ASCII terminal attached to console port
Console port set for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 2 stop bits (9600 8N2)
System power turned on (DC OK LED is on)
System boot complete (I/O controller enabled LED is on)
I/O controller, network processing engine or network services engine, and all port adapters
operational (enabled LEDs on the port adapters and the I/O controller are on)
Correct hardware configuration displayed after system banner appears
System ready for global and interface-specific configuration

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Once you receive your Cisco 7200 VXR router, use the following procedure to check the contents of the
shipping container. Use the Cisco 7200 VXR Component List in Table 2-3 to ensure you received all the
components you ordered.
Note
Do not discard the shipping container. You need the container if you move or ship the Cisco 7200 VXR
router in the future.
Step 1
Verify that the following are included in the shipping container (the accessories box might be separate):
Step 2
One Cisco 7200 VXR router, fully assembled (except the rack-mount and cable-management kit)
One or more accessories boxes (some or all may be shipped separately)
Check the contents of the accessories box against the Cisco 7200 VXR Component List and the packing
slip to verify that you received all listed equipment, which should include the following:
One modular power cable for each AC-input power supply
One rack-mount and cable-management kit (four brackets and 14 mounting screws)
Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables, transceivers, or special
connectors
Cisco 7200 VXR router hardware and software documentation, if ordered
Note
We no longer ship the entire router documentation set automatically with each system. You must
specifically order the documentation as part of the sales order. If you ordered documentation and
did not receive it, we will ship the documents to you within 24 hours. To order documents,
contact a customer service representative.
Step 3
Verify that the port adapters installed in your Cisco 7200 VXR router match the port adapter types on
the packing list.
Step 4
Proceed to the Site Log section on page 2-13, and then to Chapter 3, Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR
Router, to begin the installation.
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Table 2-3
Cisco 7200 VXR Component List
Component
Description
Chassis
Cisco 7204VXR or Cisco 7206VXR chassis configured with a

network processing engine or network services engine, I/O
controller, up to two AC or DC power supplies, up to four port
adapters for the 4-slot chassis or up to six port adapters for the 6-slot
chassis (blank port adapters should be installed in empty port
adapter slots), and up to two Flash Disks or PC cards or a
CompactFlash Disk.
Accessories:
The following accessories might arrive in separate shipping

containers:
Rack-mount
and cablemanagement
kit1
Received
Two rack-mount brackets, two cable-management brackets, eight

M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws, and six 10-32 x 3/8-inch
slotted binderhead screws
Up to two power cables
Power cables
Documentation If ordered, router hardware and software documentation set and the
Cisco Documentation DVD package2
1. The NPE-G1 and the NPE-G2 ship with an additional set of cable-management brackets.
2. Titles and quantities of documents will vary. You must order the type and quantity of documentation sets when you order the
hardware.
Site Log
A site log provides a historical record of all actions relevant to the Cisco 7200 VXR router operation and
maintenance. Keep your site log in a common place near the chassis where anyone who performs tasks
has access to it. Site log entries might include the following:
Installation progressMake a copy of the Cisco 7200 VXR Router Installation Checklist and insert
it into the site log. Make entries on this checklist as each procedure is completed.
Upgrades, removal, and replacement proceduresUse the site log as a record of system
maintenance and expansion history. Each time a procedure is performed on the system, update the
site log to reflect the following:
Port adapters installed, removed, and replaced
I/O controller removed and replaced
Network processing engine or network services engine removed and replaced
Power supply removed or replaced
Chassis replaced
Configuration changed; port adapters moved
Software upgraded
Corrective maintenance procedures performed
Intermittent problems
Related comments

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Site Log
Table 2-4 on page 2-14 shows a sample site log page. Make copies of the sample or design your own site
log to meet the needs of your site and equipment.
Table 2-4
Date
Site Log Sample
Description of Action Performed or Symptom Observed
Initials
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This chapter explains how to install a Cisco 7200 VXR router. The chapter contains the following
sections:
Rack-Mounting a Cisco 7200 VXR Router, page 3-2
General Tabletop or Workbench Installation, page 3-14
Installing the Cable-Management Brackets, page 3-15
Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection, page 3-17
Connecting Port Adapter Cables, page 3-19
Connecting I/O Controller, NPE-G1, or NPE-G2 Cables, page 3-19
Connecting Power, page 3-41
Note
For installation and startup procedures for a Cisco 7206VXR as a router shelf in a Cisco AS5800
Universal Access Server, refer to the Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server publications that shipped
with your access server.
Caution
To be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS/NZS 3260. Incorrect connection
of this or connected equipment to a General Purpose Outlet could result in a hazardous situation. The
telecommunication lines must be disconnected before unplugging the main power connection and while
the housing is open.
Warning
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers. This guide contains
important safety information you should know before working with the system. Statement 200
A rack-mount and cable-management kit is included in the shipping container. The rack-mount brackets
in the kit are for mounting a Cisco 7200 VXR router in standard, 19-inch-wide, four-post equipment
racks or two-post equipment racks. The rack-mount brackets are not suitable for use with other racks,
such as 23-inch telco racks. The cable-management brackets are designed to relieve the strain on port
adapter interface cables that are installed on port adapters in a Cisco 7200 VXR router.
If you are installing an equipment shelf or using mounting hardware other than that supplied with the
chassis, review the guidelines in the Rack-Mounting Guidelines section on page 2-5 in the chapter
Preparing for Installation, and then proceed to the General Tabletop or Workbench Installation
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Rack-Mounting a Cisco 7200 VXR Router
If you do not plan to install your Cisco 7200 VXR router in an equipment rack, proceed to the General
Tabletop or Workbench Installation section on page 3-14.

The chassis mounts to two rack posts with brackets that attach to either the front or the rear sides of the
chassis. The inside width between the two posts or mounting strips (left and right) must be at least 17.00
inches (43.18 cm).
Note
Rack-mounting procedures for the Cisco 7204VXR and the Cisco 7206VXR are identical. Therefore,
the illustrations in this section apply to both Cisco 7200 VXR routers.
Some equipment racks provide a power strip along the length of one of the mounting strips. Figure 3-1
shows a typical four-post equipment rack with a power strip along one of the back posts. If your rack has
this feature, consider the position of the strip when planning fastener points to ensure that you will be
able to pull port adapters and other field replaceable units (FRUs) straight out of their respective slots.
The inlet and exhaust ports for cooling air are located on the right and left of the chassis, respectively,
so multiple routers can be stacked in a rack with little or no vertical clearance.
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If you want the port adapter end (the front) of the chassis recessed in the rack, install the rack-mount
brackets at the front or rear of the chassis in the orientation shown in Figure 3-2. If you want the front
of the chassis protruding from the rack, install the rack-mount brackets at the front or rear of the chassis
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If you plan to install the cable-management brackets on a Cisco 7200 VXR router that you are
rack-mounting, you must install the cable-management brackets and the rack-mount brackets on the
chassis before you install the chassis in the rack.
There are two cable-management bracket configurations when you rack-mount a Cisco 7200 VXR
router from the front. In the first configuration, the cable-management brackets are installed over the
rack-mount brackets, and four screws secure both sets of brackets to the chassis. (See Figure 3-4.) In the
second configuration, two screws secure each rack-mount bracket to the chassis, and two additional
screws secure each cable-management bracket to a rack-mount bracket. (See Figure 3-5.)

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If you are rack-mounting a Cisco 7200 VXR router from the rear, the rack-mount brackets are installed
at the rear of the chassis, and the cable-management brackets are installed at the front of the chassis. You
must install both sets of brackets before you install the chassis in the rack.
Attaching the Chassis Rack-Mount and Cable-Management Brackets

This section explains how to install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets at the front and the
rear of a Cisco 7200 VXR router. Before installing the chassis in the rack, you must install a rack-mount
bracket on each side of the front or rear of the chassis. If you are rack-mounting the chassis from the
front and you plan to use the cable-management brackets, you must install the cable-management
brackets when you install the rack-mount brackets on the chassis.
If you are rack-mounting the chassis from the rear, you may install the rack-mount and
cable-management brackets separately; however, both sets of brackets must be installed on the chassis
before the chassis is installed in the rack.
The parts and tools required for installing the rack-mount and cable-management brackets are listed in
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Installing the Brackets on the Front of the Chassis

To install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets on a Cisco 7200 VXR router for a front
rack-mount configuration, complete the following steps:
Step 1
Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis.
Step 2
If you want the front of the chassis protruding from the rack, align the first rack-mount bracket and the
first cable-management bracket to the threaded holes in the right side of the chassis as shown in
Figure 3-6.
Step 3
Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through both brackets and into the side of the chassis.
Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. (See Figure 3-6.)
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If you want the front of the chassis recessed in the rack, align the first rack-mount bracket to the threaded
holes in the right side of the chassis as shown in Figure 3-7.
Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the bracket into the side of the chassis and use
a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. Then align the first cable-management bracket to
the rack-mount bracket and thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the two brackets.
Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. (See Figure 3-7.)
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This completes the procedure for installing the rack-mount and cable-management brackets on a
Cisco 7200 VXR router for a front rack-mount configuration.
Installing the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 Cable-Management Brackets on a Front-Mounted Router

You can install Cisco 7200 VXR routers standard cable-management brackets or an optical cablemanagement bracket on the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2.
To install the standard cable-management brackets on a Cisco 7200 VXR router with an NPE-G1 or
NPE-G2 installed, see the Installing the Cable-Management Brackets section on page 3-15.
To install the optical cable-management bracket on an NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 in a Cisco 7200 VXR
router, see the Installing the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 Optical Cable-Management Bracket section on
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If you have an NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 installed, you will want to install standard cable-management
brackets on the rear of the router as well as on the front of the router.
Step 1
If the back of the router protrudes from the rack, place the cable-management brackets against the router
as shown in Figure 3-8.
Step 2
Insert two screws into each bracket, and tighten them to the router.
Step 3
Insert the GBIC cables or RJ-45 cables into the interface ports on the NPE-G1, or the SFP module cables
or RJ-45 cables into the interface ports on the NPE-G2.
Step 4
Place the cables through the cable-management brackets.
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Installing the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 Optical Cable-Management Bracket
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Hold the cable-management bracket so that it is positioned as shown in Figure 3-9.
Step 3
Place the left end of the cable-management bracket over the screw.
Step 4
Rotate the cable-management bracket down, until it slides behind the right captive installation screw.
Step 5
Tighten both captive installation screws.
Step 6
Install the cables, and fasten them to the cable-management bracket with the straps provided.
Installing the Brackets on the Rear of the Chassis

To install the rack-mount and cable-management brackets on a Cisco 7200 VXR router for a rear
rack-mount configuration, complete the following steps:
Step 1
Locate the threaded holes in the rear sides of the chassis.
Step 2
Align the first rack-mount bracket to the threaded holes in the right side of the chassis.
If you want the front of the chassis protruding from the rack, align the rack-mount bracket to the chassis
as shown in Figure 3-10. If you want the front of the chassis recessed in the rack, align the rack-mount
bracket to the chassis as shown in Figure 3-11.

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Step 4
Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for the other rack-mount bracket.
Step 5
If you plan to include the cable-management brackets in your rear rack-mount configuration, align the
first cable-management bracket to the threaded holes in the front side of the chassis. (See Figure 3-10
and Figure 3-11.)
Step 6
Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the bracket and into the chassis. Use a number
2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.
Step 7
Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 for the other cable-management brackets.
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To prevent injury, review the safety precautions in Chapter 2, Preparing for Installation, before
installing the router in a rack.
Installing the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 Cable-Management Brackets on a Rear-Mounted Router

Use the instructions in this section to attach the standard cable-management brackets if you have a
rear-mounted router.
If you wish to install the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 optical cable-management bracket, see the Installing the
NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 Optical Cable-Management Bracket section on page 3-11.
Installing the Rear Cable-Management Brackets with the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2Router
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rear of the router as well as on the front of the router.
Step 1
Align the cable-management brackets with the rack-mount brackets.
Step 2
Insert and tighten two screws for each bracket. The screws come with the cable-management brackets.
This completes the procedure for installing the rack-mount brackets and cable-management brackets on
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Installing the Chassis in the Rack

After installing the brackets on the chassis, you mount the router by securing the rack-mount brackets to
two posts or mounting strips in the rack using the six slotted screws provided. Because the brackets
support the weight of the entire chassis, be sure to use all six slotted screws to fasten the two rack-mount
brackets to the rack posts. Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4, and Figure 3-5 show typical installations
in 19-inch, four-post and two-post equipment racks.
We recommend that you allow at least 1 or 2 inches (2.54 or 5.08 cm) of vertical clearance between the
router and any equipment directly above and below it.
To install the chassis in the rack, complete the following steps:
Step 1
On the chassis, ensure that all captive screws on the network services engine (NSE) or network
processing engine (NPE), the I/O controller, and each power supply are tightened and the port adapter
levers are in the locked position.
Step 2
Make sure that your path to the rack is unobstructed. If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are
engaged or that the rack is otherwise stabilized.
Step 3
Position the chassis so that the front end is closest to you. Lift the chassis and move it to the rack. To
prevent injury, avoid sudden twists or moves.
Step 4
Slide the chassis into the rack, pushing it back until the brackets (installed at the front or rear of the
chassis) meet the mounting strips or posts on both sides of the equipment rack.
Step 5
While keeping the brackets flush against the posts or mounting strips, position the router so the holes in
the brackets are aligned with those in the mounting strips.
Step 6
Insert all six 10-32 x 3/8 slotted screws (three on each side) through the brackets and into the mounting
strip (use the top and bottom bracket holes, as shown in Figure 3-2, Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4, and
Figure 3-5). Using a 1/4-inch flat-blade screwdriver, tighten all the screws.
This completes the procedure for installing the chassis in the rack. Proceed to the Connecting Port
Adapter Cables section on page 3-19 to continue the installation.

The router should already be in the area where you will install it, and your installation location should
already be determined. If not, see Chapter 2, Preparing for Installation, the Site Requirement
Guidelines section on page 2-3 and the Site Preparation and Safety Guide.
When installing a Cisco 7200 VXR router on a workbench or tabletop, ensure that the surface is clean
and in a safe location and that you have considered the following:
The router requires at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents (the right
and left sides of the router).
The router should be installed off the floor. (Dust that accumulates on the floor is drawn into the
interior of the router by the cooling fans. Excessive dust inside the router can cause overtemperature
conditions and component failures.)
There must be approximately 19 inches (48.3 cm) of clearance at the front and rear of the router for
installing and replacing router field-replaceable units (FRUs), or accessing network cables or
equipment.
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Port adapter and power supply filler panels are installed.
The router will receive adequate ventilation (it is not being installed in an enclosed cabinet where
ventilation is inadequate).
If you plan to install the cable-management brackets on the front of the chassis, you have unpacked
and set aside the two cable-management brackets and four M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws.
An adequate chassis ground (earth) connection exists for your router chassis.
Note
We strongly recommend that you provide a chassis ground connection. See the Attaching a
Chassis Ground Connection section on page 3-17 for instructions.
Following are the steps for installing a Cisco 7200 VXR router on a workbench or tabletop:
Step 1
Remove any debris and dust from the tabletop or workbench, as well as the surrounding area. Also make
sure your path between the router and its new location is unobstructed.
Step 2
On the chassis, ensure that all captive screws on the network processing engine or network services
engine, the I/O controller, Port Adapter Jacket Card, and each power supply are tightened and the port
adapter levers are in the locked position.
Step 3
Lift the chassis by placing your hands around the chassis sides and lifting the chassis from underneath.
To prevent injury, avoid sudden twists or moves.
Step 4
Place the router on the tabletop or workbench.
Step 5
Ensure that there is at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents of the router
and no exhaust air from other equipment will be drawn into the chassis. Also, ensure that there is
approximately 19 inches (48.3 cm) of clearance at the front and rear of the chassis.
This completes the general tabletop or workbench installation.

To install the cable-management brackets on a Cisco 7200 VXR router, complete the following steps:
Step 1
Locate the threaded holes in the front sides of the chassis.
Step 2
Align the first cable-management bracket to the threaded holes in the right side of the chassis. (See
Figure 3-6.)
Step 3
Thread two M4 x 8-mm Phillips flathead screws through the bracket and into the chassis. Use a number
2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.
Step 4
Install the other cable-management bracket on the left side of the chassis, following the same procedures
as in Step 1 and Step 2.

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Note
If you have an NPE-G1 or NPE-G2, see the Installing the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 Cable-Management
Brackets on a Front-Mounted Router section on page 3-9 or the Installing the Brackets on the Rear of
the Chassis section on page 3-11.
This completes the steps for installing the cable-management brackets on a Cisco 7200 VXR router.
Securing the Port Adapter Cables

To secure port adapter interface cables to the cable-management brackets, complete the following steps:
Note
The eight removable tie wraps installed on the cable-management brackets secure port adapter interface
cables to the brackets. We recommend that you use the tie wraps that shipped with the cable-management
brackets. You can use standard tie wraps; however, you will have to cut and replace them with new tie
wraps when you want to release or secure an interface cable to a bracket.
Step 1
Select a tie wrap and release its locking mechanism.
Step 2
Carefully lace the interface cables from a port adapter installed in the chassis between the two ends of
the unlocked tie wrap.
Note
Step 3
Be sure to leave a small service loop in the interface cable before securing it to the
cable-management bracket.
With the interface cables between the ends of the tie wrap and the interface cables service loop in place,
tighten the cable tie down around the interface cables until they are secured against the
cable-management bracket. (See Figure 3-13.)
Figure 3-13
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Step 4
Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for any other port adapter interface cables installed in the router.
This completes the procedure for securing port adapter interface cables to the cable-management
brackets. Proceed to the following section Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection to continue the
installation.

Before you connect power or turn on power to your router, we strongly recommend that you provide an
adequate chassis ground (earth) connection for the router chassis. Chassis grounding receptacles are
provided on each Cisco 7200 VXR router chassis. (See Figure 1-4.)
To ensure the chassis grounding connection that you provide is adequate, you will need the following
parts and tools:
One grounding lugMust have two number-10 screw holes that have a 0.63-inch (16.002-mm)
spacing between them, and a wire receptacle large enough to accept a 6-AWG multistrand, copper
wire. (See Figure 3-14.) This grounding lug is not available from Cisco Systems;
electrical-connector vendors provide this type of grounding lug.
Two Phillips machine screws with locking washersM5 (metric), 0.031-inch (0.8-mm) pitch,
0.315-inch (8-mm) length. These screws are not available from Cisco Systems; they are available
from any commercial hardware vendor.
One grounding wire6-AWG, 0.162-inch (4.115-mm) diameter, with approximately 0.108-inch

(2.743-mm) insulation, for a total wire diameter of approximately 0.27 inches (6.858 mm). The wire
length is dependent on your router location and site environment. This wire is not available from
Cisco Systems; it is available from any commercial cable vendor.
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
Crimping tool large enough to accommodate the diameter of the wire receptacle on your grounding
lug
Wire stripper

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Use the following procedure to attach the grounding lug to the chassis grounding receptacles on your
router chassis:
Figure 3-14
Attaching a Grounding Lug to the Chassis Grounding Receptacles
84530
Screws
Grounding lug
Wire
Step 1
Locate the chassis grounding receptacles on your router chassis. (See Figure 1-4 in Chapter 1,
Cisco 7206VXR Overview.)
Step 2
Insert the two screws through the holes in the grounding lug. (See Figure 3-14.) Ensure that the
grounding lug does not interfere with other router hardware, such as power supplies or the network
processing engine or network services engine.
Step 3
Use the Phillips screwdriver to carefully tighten the screws until the grounding lug is held firmly to the
chassis. Do not overtighten the screws.
Step 4
Use the wire stripper to strip one end of the 6-AWG wire approximately 0.75 inches (19.05 mm).
Step 5
Insert the 6-AWG wire into the wire receptacle on the grounding lug (See Figure 3-14.)
Step 6
Use the crimping tool to carefully crimp the wire receptacle around the wire; this step is required to
ensure a proper mechanical connection.
Step 7
Connect the opposite end of the grounding wire to the appropriate grounding point at your site to ensure
an adequate chassis ground.
This completes the procedure for providing a chassis ground connection.
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The instructions for connecting the cables for each port adapter installed in the Cisco 7200 VXR routers
are contained in the respective configuration note for each port adapter. For example, if you are
connecting the cables for a 4-port, Ethernet port adapter, refer to the configuration note PA-4E Ethernet
10BaseTPort Adapter Installation and Configuration. The document is available on the Documentation
DVD and on Cisco.com.
Instructions for securing port adapter interface cables to the cable-management brackets are contained
in the Installing the Cable-Management Brackets section on page 3-15.
Connecting I/O Controller, NPE-G1, or NPE-G2 Cables

This section contains connection equipment and pinout information for the Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet, console, and auxiliary ports that are located on the I/O controller, NPE-G1, or
NPE-G2. If you have an NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 installed, you do not need an I/O controller, although an
I/O blank panel must be in place if you remove the I/O controller.
The NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 has three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and six ports; three RJ-45 ports and three
GBIC module ports (NPE-G1) or three SFP module ports (NPE-G2). It also has an auxiliary and a
console port. See the RJ-45 Port Cabling and Pinouts section on page 3-37 for information about the
RJ-45 console and auxiliary ports. Additionally, the NPE-G2 has a Fast Ethernet Management port.
Note
You can install the C7200-I/O and C7200-I/O-FE I/O controllers in Cisco 7200 VXR routers, including
a Cisco 7206VXR router shelf in a Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server.
Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet Slots and Ports

The NPE-G2, the NPE-G1, and C7200-I/O-GE+E I/O controller have Gigabit Ethernet slots and ports.
The NPE-G2 has three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces; three SFP module ports and 3 RJ-45 ports. Any
three of the six can be used at the same time.
The NPE-G1 has three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces; three GBIC module ports and three RJ-45 ports.
Any three of the six can be used at the same time.
The C7200-I/O-GE+E I/O controller has one GBIC slot and one Fast Ethernet RJ-45 port.
For further information and specifications, see the Gigabit Interface Converter GBIC Module and Small
Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC Module Installation Instructions and Specifications
This section contains information on both the GBIC and RJ-45 connections. See the Gigabit Ethernet
GBIC Connections section on page 3-24 or the Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Connections on the NPE-G1
and NPE-G2 section on page 3-29.

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Gigabit Ethernet SFP Module Connections

The SFP port is a 1000-Mbps optical interface in the form of an LC-type duplex port that supports
IEEE 802.3z interfaces compliant with the 1000BASEX standard. (See Figure 3-16.)
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
Figure 3-15 shows the Class 1 warning label that appears on the Gigabit Ethernet optical ports.
Figure 3-15
Laser Class 1 Warning Label
11772
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 1
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
Figure 3-16 shows the duplex LC-type connectors on your multimode or single-mode optical fiber
cables. For simplex connectors, two cables are required, one cable for transmit (TX) and a second cable
for receive (RX). For duplex connectors, only one cable that has both TX and RX connectors is required.
You can use either simplex or duplex connectors to the SFP module ports on the NPE-G2.
Note
We strongly recommend cleaning optical fiber connections before attaching cables to equipment. See the
Fiber-Optic Cleaning Information section on page 5-10 for information.
Figure 3-16
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Table 3-1 provides SFP module specifications.
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Table 3-1
SFP Module Specifications
Specification
Description
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Height: 0.33 in. (8.5 mm)

Width: 2.22 in. (56.5 mm)
Depth: 0.53 in. (13.4 mm)
Connectors
Multimode fiber-optic: LC
Single-mode fiber-optic: LC
Table 3-2 provides cabling specifications for the SFP modules that you install in the Gigabit Ethernet
SFP ports.
The NPE-G2 supports single Ethernet interfaces based on SFP module technology. The following SFP
modules are supported by this line card:
1000BASE-SX SFPThe SFP-GE-S=, 1000BASE-SX SFP module operates on ordinary

multimode fiber-optic link spans of up to 550 meters in length.
1000BASE-LX/LH SFPThe SFP-GE-L=, 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP module operates on ordinary

single-mode fiber-optic link spans of up to 10,000 meters in length.
1000BASE-ZX SFPThe SFP-GE-Z=, 1000BASE-ZX SFP module operates on ordinary single

mode fiber-optic link spans of up to 70 kilometers in length. Link spans of up to 100 km are possible
using premium single-mode fiber or dispersion-shifted single-mode fiber. The SFP module provides
an optical link budget of 23 dBthe precise link span length depends on multiple factors such as
fiber quality, number of splices, and connectors.
When shorter distances of single-mode fiber are used, it may be necessary to insert an inline optical
attenuator in the link to avoid overloading the receiver. A 5-decibel (dB) or 10-dB inline optical
attenuator should be inserted between the fiber-optic cable plant and the receiving port on the
SFP-GE-Z= at each end of the link whenever the fiber-optic cable span is less than 25 km.
Note
The required line card SFP module is shipped installed in the line card. Cisco sells individual SFP
modules separately and you can change the type of Gigabit Ethernet interface supported by this line card
by simply changing its SFP module.
Note
Optical fiber cables are commercially available; they are not available from Cisco Systems.
Note

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Table 3-2
SFP Module Port Cabling Specifications
Core Size
(microns)
Modal
Bandwidth
(MHz/km)
Cable Distance
MMF
62.5
62.5
50.0
50.0
160
200
400
500
722 ft (220 m)
902 ft (275 m)
1640 ft (500 m)
1804 ft (550 m)
MMF1
62.5
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50.0
500
400
500
1804 ft (550 m)
1804 ft (550 m)
1804 ft (550 m)
SMF
9/10
6.2 miles (10

km)
SMF
9/10
43.5 miles (70

km)
Wavelength
(nm)
Fiber Type
1000BASE-SX
SFP-GE-S=
850
1000BASE-LX/LH
SFP-GE-L=
1300
SFP Module
1000BASE-ZX
SFP-GE-Z=
1550
1. A mode-conditioning patch cord is required. Using an ordinary patch cord with MMF, 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP modules, and
a short link distance (tens of meters) can cause transceiver saturation resulting in an elevated bit error rate (BER). In addition,
when using the LX/LH SFP module with 62.5-micron diameter MMF, you must install a mode-conditioning patch cord
between the SFP module and the MMF cable on both the transmit and receive ends of the link. The mode-conditioning patch
cord is required for link distances greater than 984 ft (300 m).
Table 3-3 provides SFP module power information.

Table 3-3
SFP Module Transmit Power, Receive Power, and Power Budget
SFP Module
Transmit Power
Minimum
Receive Power
Maximum
1
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9.5 dBm
SFP-GE-L=
9.5 dBm3
Minimum
Maximum
17 dBm
0 dBm
7.5 dBm2
3 dBm5
20 dBm
3 dBm
7.5 dBm6 and 8.0

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5 dBm
23 dBm
0 dBm
24 dBm
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1. For fiber types 50/125 m, NA = 0.20 fiber and 62.5/125 m, NA = 0.275 fiber.
2. For fiber types 50/125 m MMF and 62.5/125 m MMF.
3. For fiber types 9/125 m SMF.
4. For fiber types 62.5/125 m MMF and 50/125 m MMF.
5. For fiber types 9/125 m SMF, 62.5/125 m MMF, and 50/125 m MMF.
6. For fiber types 50/125 m MMF and 62.5/125 m MMF.
7. For fiber type 10 m SMF.
Table 3-4 provides NPE-G2 CWDM SFP module configuration information.
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Table 3-4
NPE-G2 CWDM SFP Module Configurations
CWDM Product Number
Color
CWDM-SFP-1470
Gray
CWDM-SFP-1490
Violet
CWDM-SFP-1510
Blue
CWDM-SFP-1530
Green
CWDM-SFP-1550
Yellow
CWDM-SFP-1570
Orange
CWDM-SFP-1590
Red
CWDM-SFP-1610
Brown
Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord Description

A mode-conditioning patch cord can be used with the SFP-GE-L= (SFP module) to allow reliable laser
transmission between the single-mode laser source on the SFP module and a multimode optical fiber
cable.
When an unconditioned laser source designed for operation on single-mode optical fiber is directly
coupled to a multimode optical fiber cable, an effect known as differential mode delay (DMD) might
result in a degradation of the modal bandwidth of the optical fiber cable.
This degradation results in a decrease in the link span (the distance between a transmitter and a receiver)
that can be supported reliably. The effect of DMD can be overcome by conditioning the launch
characteristics of a laser source. A practical means of performing this conditioning is to use a device
called a mode-conditioning patch cord.
A mode-conditioning patch cord is an optical fiber cable assembly that consists of a pair of optical fibers
terminated with connector hardware. Specifically, the mode-conditioning patch cord is composed of a
single-mode optical fiber permanently coupled off-center (see Offset in Figure 3-17) to a graded-index
multimode optical fiber. Figure 3-17 shows a diagram of the mode-conditioning patch cord assembly.

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Figure 3-17
Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord Assembly for an SFP Module
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The mode-conditioning patch cord assembly is composed of duplex optical fibers, including a
single-mode-to-multimode offset launch fiber connected to the transmitter, and a second conventional
graded-index multimode optical fiber connected to the receiver. The use of a plug-to-plug patch cord
maximizes the power budget of multimode 1000BASELX and 1000BASELH links.
Note
The mode-conditioning patch cord is required to comply with IEEE standards. The IEEE found that link
distances could not be met with certain types of fiber-optic cable cores. The solution is to launch light
from the laser at a precise offset from the center, which is accomplished by using the mode-conditioning
patch cord. At the output of the patch cord, the SFP-GE-L= is compliant with the IEEE 802.3z standard
for 1000BASELX.
Note
Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Connections

The Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) port is a 1000-Mbps optical interface in the form of an SC-type
duplex port that supports IEEE 802.3z interfaces compliant with the 1000BASEX standard. (See
Figure 3-18.)
Note
The GBIC is a separately orderable part and does not ship installed in your I/O controller. You must
install the GBIC before you connect the cables to it.
Figure 3-18 shows the simplex and duplex SC-type connectors on your multimode or single-mode
fiber-optic cables. For simplex connectors, two cables are required, one cable for transmit (TX) and a
second cable for receive (RX). For duplex connectors, one cable that has both TX and RX connectors is
required. You can use either simplex or duplex connectors for the C7200-I/O-GE+E or the NPE-G1.
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Warning
Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is
connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures. Statement 70
Warning
Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Warning
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Table 3-6, Table 3-7, and Table 3-8 describes the available GBIC options and their product numbers.
The NPE-G1 and the I/O controller C7200 I/O-GE+E on the Cisco 7200 VXR routers use Gigabit
Ethernet Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs). The NPE-G1 uses Gigabit Ethernet Coarse WavelengthDivision Multiplexing (CWDM) GBICs as well.
Table 3-5
GBICs Supported on the I/O Controller C7200 I/O-GE+E
Gigabit Ethernet GBIC
Product Number
1000BASE-SX
WS-G5484
1000BASE-LX/LH
WS-G5486
1000BASE-ZX
WS-G5487

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Table 3-6
GBIC Options
Product Number
GBIC
Description
WS-G5484= or
Short wavelength
(1000BASESX)
Operates on standard multimode fiber-optic

link spans of up to 550 m.
Long wavelength/long haul

(1000BASELX/LH)
Operates on single-mode and multimode

fiber-optic link spans of up to 10 km.
Extended distance
(1000BASEZX)
Operates on ordinary single-mode fiber-optic

link spans of up to 70 km. Link spans of up to
100 km are possible using premium
single-mode fiber or dispersion-shifted
single-mode fiber.
GBIC-SX=
WS-G5486= or
GBIC-LX/LH=
WS-G5487= or
GBIC-ZX-SM=
Table 3-7
GBICs Supported on the NPE-G1
GBIC Type
Gigabit Ethernet GBIC Product Number

GBIC Product Number
1000BASE-SX
WS-G5484= or GBIC-SX=
1000BASE-LX/LH
WS-G5486= or GBIC-LX/LH=
1000BASE-ZX
WS-G5487= or GBIC-ZX-SM=
CWDM GBIC Product Number
Note
GBIC-CWDM-1470=
GBIC-CWDM-1490=
GBIC-CWDM-1510=
GBIC-CWDM-1530=
GBIC-CWDM-1550=
GBIC-CWDM-1570=
GBIC-CWDM-1590=
GBIC-CWDM-1610=
Fiber-optic cables are commercially available; they are not available from Cisco Systems.
GBIC Cabling and Connection Equipment

The GBIC receptacle is a 1000-Mbps optical interface in the form of an SC-type duplex receptacle that
supports IEEE 802.3z interfaces compliant with the 1000BASEX standard.
Table 3-8 provides cabling specifications for the GBICs that you install in Gigabit Ethernet slots. Note
that all GBIC ports have SC-type connectors. Also, the minimum cable distance for the WS-G5484=
or GBIC-SX and WS-G5486= or GBIC-LX/LH (multimode fiber [MMF] and single-mode fiber [SMF])
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is 6.5 feet (2 m), and the minimum link distance for the WS-G5487 or GBIC-ZX-SM is 6.2 miles (10 km)
with an 8-dB attenuator installed at each end of the link. Without attenuators, the minimum link distance
for the WS-G5487= or GBIC-ZX-SM is 24.9 miles (40 km).
Table 3-8
GBIC Port Cabling Specifications
GBIC
WS-G5484=
or
GBIC-SX=
WS-G5486=
or
GBIC-LX/LH=
Wavelength
(nm)
Fiber Type
Core Size
(micron)
Modal Bandwidth Maximum

(MHz/km)
Cable Distance
850
MMF1
62.5
160
722 ft (220 m)
62.5
200
902 ft (275 m)
50.0
400
1640 ft (500 m)
50.0
500
1804 ft (550 m)
62.5
500
1804 ft (550 m)
50.0
400
1804 ft (550 m)
50.0
500
1804 ft (550 m)
9/10
6.2 miles (10 km)
9/10
43.5 miles (70 km)
62.1 miles (100 km)
1300
MMF and
SMF
WS-G5487=
1550
or
GBIC-ZX-SM=
SMF
SMF
1. Multimode fiber (MMF) only.

2. A mode-conditioning patch cord is required.
When using the WS-G5486= or GBIC-LX/LH with 62.5-micron diameter MMF, you must install a mode-conditioning patch
cord between the GBIC and the MMF cable on both the transmit and the receive ends of the link when link distances are
greater than 984 ft (300 m).
We do not recommend using the WS-G5486= or GBIC-LX/LH and MMF with no patch cord for very short link distance (tens
of meters). The result could be an elevated bit error rate (BER).
3. Dispersion-shifted single-mode fiber-optic cable.
Table 3-10 provides power requirements and power budget information.

Table 3-9
GBIC Power Requirements and Power Budget
GBIC
Transmit Power
Minimum
Maximum
1
WS-G5484 or GBIC-SX
9.5 dBm
WS-G5486 or
GBIC-LXLH
9.5 dBm3
WS-G5487 or GBIC-ZX
0 dBm
Receive Power
Minimum
Maximum
Power Budget
17 dBm
0 dBm
7.5 dBm2
3 dBm5
20 dBm
3 dBm
7.5 dBm6 and 8.0

dBm7
5.2 dBm
24 dBm
3 dBm
24 dBm
4 dBm
11.5dBm4
1. For fiber types 50/125 m, NA = 0.20 fiber and 62.5/125 m, NA = 0.275 fiber.
2. For fiber types 50 m MMF and 62.5 m MMF.
3. For fiber types 9/125 m SMF.
4. For fiber types 62.5/125 m MMF and 50/125 m MMF.
5. For fiber types 9/125 m SMF, 62.5/125 m MMF, and 50/125 m MMF.
6. For fiber types 50 m MMF and 62.5 m MMF.
7. For fiber type 10 m SMF.

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Note
The 1000BASE-ZX GBIC provides an optical power budget of 21.5 dB. You should measure your cable
plant with an optical loss test set to verify that the optical loss of the cable plant (including connectors
and splices) is less than or equal to 21.5 dB. The optical loss measurement must be performed with a
1550-nm light source.

A mode-conditioning patch cord can be used with the WS-G5486= or GBIC-LX/LH= to allow reliable
laser transmission between the single-mode laser source on the GBIC and a multimode optical fiber
cable.
When an unconditioned laser source designed for operation on single-mode optical fiber is directly
coupled to a multimode optical fiber cable, an effect known as differential mode delay (DMD) might
result in a degradation of the modal bandwidth of the optical fiber cable.
This degradation results in a decrease in the link span (the distance between a transmitter and a receiver)
that can be supported reliably. The effect of DMD can be overcome by conditioning the launch
characteristics of a laser source. A practical means of performing this conditioning is to use a device
called a mode-conditioning patch cord.
A mode-conditioning patch cord is an optical fiber cable assembly that consists of a pair of optical fibers
terminated with connector hardware. Specifically, the mode-conditioning patch cord is composed of a
single-mode optical fiber permanently coupled off-center (see Offset in Figure 3-19) to a graded-index
multimode optical fiber. Figure 3-19 shows a diagram of the mode-conditioning patch cord assembly.
Figure 3-19
GBIC Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord Assembly
2
RX
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Beige color identifier
Multimode fiber
To GE interface
Single-mode fiber
RX
Offset
TX
To cable plant
Blue color identifier
57011
A mode-conditioning patch cord assembly is composed of duplex optical fibers, including a

single-mode-to-multimode offset launch fiber connected to the transmitter, and a second conventional
graded-index multimode optical fiber connected to the receiver. The use of a plug-to-plug patch cord
maximizes the power budget of multimode 1000BASELX and 1000BASELH links.
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The mode-conditioning patch cord is required to comply with IEEE standards. The IEEE found that link
distances could not be met with certain types of fiber-optic cable cores. The solution is to launch light
from the laser at a precise offset from the center, which is accomplished by using the mode-conditioning
patch cord. At the output of the patch cord, the WS-G5486 or GBIC-LX/LH is compliant with the IEEE
802.3z standard for 1000BASELX.
A mode-conditioning patch cord can be used with the WS-G5486= or GBIC-LX/LH= to allow reliable
laser transmission between the single-mode laser source on the GBIC and a multimode fiber-optic cable.
Note
Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Connections on the NPE-G1 and NPE-G2

The NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 RJ-45 ports support 10BASET, 100BASETX, and 1000BASET and
1000BASEX protocols and the ports are compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, and IEEE 802.1q
standards.
The RJ-45 ports support standard straight-through and crossover Category 5 UTP cables with RJ-45
connectors. (See Figure 3-23 and Figure 3-24.) Cisco Systems does not supply Category 5 UTP cables;
these cables are available commercially.
Figure 3-20 shows an RJ-45 port and connector. Table 3-10 lists the pinouts and signals for the RJ-45
port.
Table 3-10
Pin
NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 RJ-45 Port Pinouts
10/100 Signal
Tx Data+
Tx Data
Gigabit Ethernet Signal

Tx A+
Tx A
Rx Data+
N/C
Tx C+
N/C
Tx C
Rx Data
Rx B
N/C
Rx D+
N/C
Rx D-
Rx B+
1. Tx Data = Transmit Data

2. Rx Data = Receive Data
Note
With reference to the RJ-45 pinouts in Table 3-10, proper common-mode line terminations should be
used for the unused Category 5 UTP cable pairs 4/5 and 7/8. Common-mode line termination reduces
electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Depending on your RJ-45 interface cabling requirements, use the pinouts shown in Figure 3-23 and
Figure 3-24 for straight-through and crossover twisted-pair cable connections.

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Connecting to the I/O Controller Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Ports

The I/O controller Ethernet and Fast Ethernet ports use two types of ports, RJ-45 ports or MII ports,
depending on which I/O controller model you have. The following sections explain the Ethernet and Fast
Ethernet connection equipment.
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Connections

The I/O controller has RJ-45 ports for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or autosensing Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
connections, depending on your model. The RJ-45 ports support IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) and IEEE 802.3u
(Fast Ethernet) interfaces compliant with 10BASET and 100BASETX specifications.
The RJ-45 port supports standard straight-through and crossover Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cables with RJ-45 connectors. Cisco Systems does not supply Category 5 UTP cables; these
cables are available commercially.
Figure 3-20 shows the RJ-45 port and connector. Table 3-11 lists the pinouts and signals for the RJ-45
connector.
Figure 3-20
RJ-45 Port and Connector
Warning
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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
Table 3-11
I/O Controller RJ-45 Connector Pinouts
Pin
Description
TxD+1
TxD
RxD+2
RxD
1. TxD = Transmit data

2. RxD = Receive data
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With reference to the RJ-45 pinout in Table 3-1, proper common-mode line terminations should be used
for the unused Category 5 UTP cable pairs 4/5 and 7/8. Common-mode line termination reduces
electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Depending on your RJ-45 interface cabling requirements, use the pinouts shown in Figure 3-21 and
Figure 3-22 for Gigabit Ethernet straight-through and crossover twisted-pair cable connections. Use
Figure 3-23 for Ethernet/Fast Ethernet straight-through and crossover twisted-pair cable connections.
Four Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Pinouts for 10/100/1000 and 1000BASET
GBIC Module Ports
1 TPO+
1 TP1+
2 TPO-
2 TP1-
3 TP1+
3 TPO+
6 TP1-
6 TPO-
4 TP2+
4 TP3+
5 TP2-
5 TP3-
7 TP3+
7 TP2+
8 TP3-
8 TP2-
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Figure 3-22
Four Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Pinouts for 10/100/1000 and 1000BASET GBIC
Module Ports
1 TPO+
1 TP0+
2 TPO-
2 TP0-
3 TP1+
3 TP1+
6 TP1-
6 TP1-
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4 TP2+
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1 TxD+
2 TxD
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3 RxD+
6 RxD
3 TxD+
6 TxD
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Ethernet port
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Straight-Through Cable Pinout, Ethernet Port to a Hub or
Repeater
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Crossover Cable Pinout, Ethernet Port to a DTE
DTE
1 TxD+
1 TxD+
2 TxD
2 TxD
3 RxD+
3 RxD+
6 RxD
6 RxD
38583
Figure 3-23
To determine whether a UTP cable is a crossover cable or a straight-through cable, hold the two RJ-45
connectors next to each other so you can see the colored wires inside the ends, as shown in Figure 3-25.
Crossover or Straight-Through Cable Identification
H5663
Figure 3-25
Examine the sequence of colored wires to determine the type of cable, as follows:
Straight-throughThe colored wires are in the same sequence at both ends of the cable.
CrossoverThe first (far left) colored wire at one end of the cable is the third colored wire at the
other end of the cable.
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Fast Ethernet MII Connections

The MII port on the I/O controller is a 40-pin, D-shell-type connector that is configurable for
100 megabits per second (Mbps). The MII port supports IEEE 802.3u interfaces compliant with the
100BASEX and 100BASET standards. The MII connection requires an external transceiver that permits
connection to 100BASEFX or 100BASET4 physical media. (See Figure 3-26.)
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Caution
Before connecting the transceiver to the MII port on the I/O controller, check the MII transceiver
documentation (or with the transceiver manufacturer) to ensure that the transceiver responds to physical
sublayer (PHY) address 0; otherwise, anomalies with the MII connection on the I/O controller might
occur. (PHY address 0 is defined in section 22.2.4.4 PHY Address of the IEEE 802.3u specification.)
If you are unable to determine whether the transceiver responds to physical sublayer (PHY) address 0,
we recommend using the transceivers Isolation Mode setting, if present.
Note
To determine if an MII transceiver that is already connected to the MII port on the I/O controller
responds to PHY address 0, ensure that the I/O controller Fast Ethernet port is configured as up and the
MII port is configured as the media type, and then disconnect the transceiver from the MII port. If the
Fast Ethernet port goes down, the transceiver responds to PHY address 0.
The type of media you use between the MII connection and your router, switch, or hub determines the
appropriate connectors for the network side of your 100BASET transceiver.
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The MII port uses two 56 screw-type locks, called jackscrews, to secure the cable or transceiver to the
port. MII cables and transceivers have knurled thumbscrews that you fasten to the jackscrews on the MII
port and tighten with your fingers. Use the jackscrews to secure your MII cable to the MII port.
Figure 3-27
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Jackscrew
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Table 3-12 lists the pinouts and signals for the I/O controller MII port.
Table 3-12
MII Port Pinouts
Pin1
In
Out
I/O
Description
1417
Yes
Transmit Data (TxD)
12
Yes
Transmit Clock (Tx_CLK)2
11
Yes
Transmit Error (Tx_ER)
13
Yes
Transmit Enable (Tx_EN)
Yes
MII Data Clock (MDC)
47
Yes
Receive Data (RxD)
Yes
Receive Clock (Rx_CLK)2
10
Yes
Receive Error (Rx_ER)
Yes
Receive Data Valid (Rx_DV)
18
Yes
Collision (COL)
19
Yes
Carrier Sense (CRS)
Yes
MII Data Input/Output (MDIO)
2239
Common (ground)
1, 20,
21, 40
+5.0 volts (V)
1. Any pins not indicated are not used.

2. Tx_CLK and Rx_CLK are provided by the external transceiver.
Connecting to the Console and Auxiliary Ports

The NPE-G1, NPE-G2, and all I/O controllers have a DCE-mode console port for connecting a console
terminal, and a DTE-mode auxiliary port for connecting a modem or other DCE device (such as a
CSU/DSU or other router) to your router.
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Both the console and the auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports; any devices connected to these
ports must be capable of asynchronous transmission. (Asynchronous is the most common type of serial
device; for example, most modems are asynchronous devices.)
The I/O controller uses two types of physical media for console port and auxiliary port connections.
Table 3-13 describes the I/O controller console and auxiliary port media type for each model.
The NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 use RJ-45 media for console port and auxiliary port connections. See
Table 3-18 for console port pinout information and Table 3-19 for auxiliary port pinout information.
Table 3-13
Console and Auxiliary Port Physical Media
Model
Console Port
Auxiliary Port
C7200-I/O-GE+E
RJ-45 port
RJ-45 port
C7200-I/O-2FE/E
RJ-45 port
RJ-45 port
C7200-I/O-FE
DB-25 port
DB-25 connector
C7200-I/O
DB-25 port
DB-25 connector
C7200-I/O-FE-MII
DB-25 port
DB-25 connector
Before connecting a terminal to the console port, configure the terminal to match the router console port
as follows: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits (9600 8N2). After you establish normal router
operation, you can disconnect the terminal.
DB-25 Port Cabling and Pinouts

The DB-25 ports and connectors conform to the EIA/TIA-232 serial data transfer standard for
communications between DTE and DCE equipment. Figure 3-28 shows console and auxiliary port
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DB-25 Console Port Signals and Pinouts

Both Data Set Ready (DSR) and Data Carrier Detect (DCD) are supported on the C7200-I/O,
C7200-I/O-FE, and C7200-I/O-FE-MII and are active when the system is running. The Request To Send
(RTS) signal tracks the state of the Clear To Send (CTS) input. The console port does not support modem
control or hardware flow control. Table 3-14 lists the DB-25 console port signals for the C7200-I/O,
C7200-I/O-FE, and C7200-I/O-FE-MII. The console port requires a straight-through EIA/TIA-232
cable.
Table 3-14
Console Port Signals for C7200-I/O, C7200-I/O-FE, and C7200-I/O-FE-MII
Pin1
Signal
Direction
Description
GND
Ground
TxD
In
Transmit Data
RxD
Out
Receive Data
DSR
Out
Data Set Ready (always on)
GND
Ground
DCD
Out
Data Carrier Detect (always on)
1. Any pin not referenced is not connected.
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DB-25 Auxiliary Port Cabling and Pinouts

Table 3-15 lists the DB-25 auxiliary port signals for the C7200-I/O, C7200-I/O-FE, and
C7200-I/O-FE-MII I/O controllers. The auxiliary port supports hardware flow control and modem
control.
Table 3-15
Auxiliary Port Signals for C7200-I/O, C7200-I/O-FE, and C7200-I/O-FE-MII
Pin1
Signal
Direction
Description
TxD
Out
Transmit Data
RxD
In
Receive Data
RTS
Out
Request To Send (used for hardware flow

control)
CTS
In
Clear To Send (used for hardware flow control)
DSR
In
Data Set Ready
GND
Signal Ground
DCD
In
Data Carrier Detect (used for modem control)
20
DTR
Out
Data Terminal Ready (used for modem control

only)
Note
When connecting to an auxiliary port on a Cisco 7200 VXR router, the port will not function at baud
rates higher than 19.2k. If the baud rate on the connecting device is set higher than 19.2k, either garbled
text or nothing will be displayed on the screen.
RJ-45 Port Cabling and Pinouts

For the NPE-G2, NPE-G1, and the C7200-I/O-GE+E and C7200-I/O-2FE/E I/O controllers, both the
console and auxiliary ports use rollover or straight-through cables with RJ-45 connectors. Adapters are
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Both ports are configured as asynchronous serial ports. Figure 3-29 shows the RJ-45 console and
auxiliary port connections.
An auxiliary and console port cable and adapter kit is available from Cisco Systems (Product Number
ACS-2500ASYN=). Table 3-16 describes the cable and adapter configurations that can be used to
connect terminals and modems to the console or the auxiliary asynchronous serial port.
Note
Both the console and the auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports; any devices connected to these
ports must be capable of asynchronous transmission. (Asynchronous is the most common type of serial
device; for example, most modems are asynchronous devices.)
The NPE-G1 and NPE-G2 use RJ-45 media for console port and auxiliary port connections.
Before connecting a terminal to the console port, configure the terminal to match the router console port
as follows: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits (9600 8N2). After you establish normal router
operation, you can disconnect the terminal.
Note
text or nothing will be displayed on the screen.
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Table 3-16
Pinouts for the RJ-45-to-DB-25 Adapters
Adapter
DTE M/F Pins1
DCE M/F Pins
MMOD Pins2
20
20
20
1. The female data terminal equipment (FDTE) adapter that is available from Cisco is labeled Terminal.
2. The MMOD adapter that is available from Cisco is labeled Modem.
Refer to Table 3-16 for a list of the pinouts used on the RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapters, used with an RJ-45
cable, to connect terminals and modems to the Cisco7200 VXR routers. The cable you use may be a
roll-over cable or a straight-through cable.
A roll-over cable can be detected by comparing the two modular ends of the cable. Holding the cables
in your hand, side-by-side, with the tab at the back, the wire connected to the pin on the outside of the
left plug should be the same color as the pin on the outside of the right plug. If your cable was purchased
from Cisco, pin 1 will be white on one connector, and pin 8 will be white on the other (a roll-over cable
reverses pins 1 and 8, 2 and 7, 3 and 6, and 4 and 5). (See Figure 3-30.)
Figure 3-30
Identifying a Roll-Over Cable
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The Cisco 7200 VXR routers ship with a roll-over cable. Connection to a terminal or a modem will
require an RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter, and possibly a DB-25-to-DB9 adapter. Refer to Table 3-17 for the
cable and adapter configurations that can be used to connect terminals and modems to the Cisco 7200
VXR routers.
Table 3-17
Asynchronous Device Cabling Options
Access Server Port
RJ-45 Cable Type
DB-25 Adapter
1
End Device
Console or auxiliary
Roll-over
FDTE
Straight
FDCE
Terminal
Roll-over
MMOD2
Modem
Terminal
1. The FDTE RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter is labeled Terminal.

2. The MMOD RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter is labeled Modem.
RJ-45 Console Port Signals and Pinouts

The NPE-G1, NPE-G2, and the C7200-I/O-2FE/E and C7200-I/O-GE+E I/O controllers do not support
Data Carrier Detect (DCD). Table 3-18 lists the RJ-45 console port signals for the NPE-G1, NPE-G2,
and the C7200-I/O-2FE/E and C7200-I/O-GE+E I/O controllers.
Table 3-18
Console Port Signals for NPE-G1, NPE-G2, and C7200-I/O-2FE/E and

C7200-I/O-GE+E
Pin1
Signal
Direction
Description
CTS
Out
Clear To Send (tracks RTS)
DSR
Out
Data Set Ready (always on)
RXD
Out
Receive Data
GND
Ground
TXD
In
Transmit Data
DTR
In
Data Terminal Ready
RTS
In
Ready To Send
RJ-45 Auxiliary Port Signals and Pinouts for the NPE-G2, NPE-G1 and I/O Controllers
Table 3-19 lists the RJ-45 auxiliary port signals for the C7200-I/O-2FE/E and C7200-I/O-GE+E I/O
controllers and NPE-G1, and NPE-G2
Table 3-19
Auxiliary Port Signals for NPE-G2, NPE-G1 and C7200-I/O-2FE/E and C7200-I/O-GE+E
Pin1
Signal
Direction
Description
RTS
Out
Ready To Send
DTR
Out
Data Terminal Ready
TXD
Out
Transmit Data
RING
In
Ring Indication
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Table 3-19
Auxiliary Port Signals for NPE-G2, NPE-G1 and C7200-I/O-2FE/E and C7200-I/O-GE+E
(continued)
Pin1
Signal
Direction
Description
GND
Signal Ground
RXD
In
Receive Data
6
7
8
DSR/DCD In
(RLSD)
Data Set Ready/Data Carrier Detect

(Receive Line Signal Detect)
CTS
Clear To Send
In

2. RING is not supported on Cisco-supplied adapters. To use this pin, you must create a customized
cable.
3. Pin 7 can be used as a DCD input for connection to a modem. The RJ-45-to-DB-25F adapter maps
DCD to this pin when the adapter is used with a straight-through cable. (See Table 3-16.)
Note
text or nothing will be displayed on the screen
Connecting Power
This section provides the procedures for connecting AC-input and DC-input power to your Cisco 7200
VXR router.
Warning
Note
Warning
This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the
two power supply cords before servicing the unit. Statement 14
Detailed instructions for handling and replacing the Cisco 7200 VXR power supplies are contained in
the 280-Watt AC Power Supply Replacement Instructions and 280-Watt DC-Input Power Supply
Replacement Instructions documents. These documents are available on the Documentation DVD and
on Cisco.com.
The AC power supply has double pole/neutral fusing. Statement 188

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Connect a 280W AC-input power supply as follows:
Step 1
At the rear of the router, check that the power switch is in the off (O) position.
Step 2
Slide the cable-retention clip up, away from the AC port, and plug in the power cable.
Step 3
Secure the cable in the power supply AC port by sliding the cable-retention clip down until it fits around
the connector. The cable-retention clip provides strain relief for the AC power cable. (See Figure 3-31.)
For additional AC power cable strain relief, secure the cable to the power supply handle by
inserting a nylon cable tie through the hole in the handle and around the cable.
Note
Step 4
Plug the AC power supply cable into the AC power source.
Step 5
Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for the second power supply (if present).
This completes the procedure for connecting AC-input power.

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Cable-retention clip
AC power cable
Hole for nylon cable tie
PWR OK LED

Two 280W DC-input power supplies are available for the Cisco 7200 VXR routers, a 24V and a 48V
power supply. To determine which power supply is in your router, look at the power supply ratings label.
The 24V label located on the power supply next to the cable connector reads 24 - 60V. The 48V label
located on the power supply next to the cable connector reads 48 - 60V. For more information on these
power supplies see the 280-Watt DC-Input Power Supply Replacement Instructions at
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/7200vx/72vxfn/6311dcp.htm.
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Connect a 280W DC-input power supply as follows:
Note
The color coding of the DC-input power supply leads depends on the color coding of the DC power
source at your site. Typically, green or green/yellow is used for ground. Make certain the lead color
coding you choose for the DC-input power supply matches the lead color coding used at the DC power
source.
Warning
Before completing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC
circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit
breaker in the OFF position. Statement 322
Warning
When installing the unit, always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. Statement 42
Caution
The DC return connection to this system is to remain isolated from the system frame and chassis (DC-I).
Step 1
At the rear of the router, check that the power switch is in the off (O) position.
Step 2
Ensure that no current is running through the V and +V leads. To ensure that all power is off, locate the
circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the off
position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the off position.
Step 3
Disconnect the V and +V leads.
Step 4
Using a wire stripper, strip approximately 0.55 inch (14 mm) from the V, +V, and ground leads. (See
Figure 3-32.)
Figure 3-32
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0.55 in. (14 mm)
Insert the stripped end of the ground lead all the way into the ground lead receptacle on the DC-input
power supply (see Figure 3-33), and tighten the receptacle screw using a 3/16-inch flat-blade
screwdriver.

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Insert the stripped end of the +V lead all the way into the +V lead receptacle and tighten the receptacle
screw using the same 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver. Repeat this step for the V lead.
Note
Step 7
After tightening the receptacle screw for the ground, +V, and V DC-input leads, use a cable tie (see
Figure 3-33) to secure the three leads to the power supply faceplate.
Note
Step 8
Make sure the entire stripped end of each lead is inserted all the way into its receptacle. If any
exposed wire at the stripped end of a lead is visible after inserting the lead into its receptacle,
remove the lead from the receptacle, use the wire stripper to cut the stripped end of the lead, and
repeat Step 4 through Step 6.
When securing the ground, +V, and V DC-input leads to the power supply faceplate, leave a
small service loop in the ground lead to ensure that the ground lead is the last lead to disconnect
from the power supply if a great deal of strain is placed on all three leads (see Figure 3-33).
Switch the circuit breaker to the on position.
This completes the procedure for connecting DC-input power. Your installation is complete. Proceed to
Chapter 4, Observing System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration to start the router and to
perform a basic configuration.
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Observing System Startup and Performing a

Basic Configuration
This chapter describes how to start the system and perform a basic configuration for your Cisco 7200
VXR router. The chapter contains the following sections:
Note
Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup, page 4-1
Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions, page 4-2
Configuring a Cisco 7200 VXR Router, page 4-3
Performing Other Configuration Tasks, page 4-15
Using show Commands to Check the Installation, page 4-16
Replacing or Recovering a Lost Password, page 4-17
Viewing Your System Configuration, page 4-20
Performing Complex Configurations, page 4-22
For instructions about how to perform a basic configuration for a Cisco 7206VXR as a router shelf in a
Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server, refer to the Cisco AS5800 Universal Access Server publications
that shipped with your access server.
This chapter guides you through a basic router configuration, which is sufficient for you to access your
network. Complex configuration procedures are beyond the scope of this publication and can be found
in the modular configuration and modular command reference publications in the Cisco IOS software
configuration documentation set that corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco
hardware.
To configure a Cisco 7200 VXR router from a console, you need to connect a terminal to the router
console port. Configuration requires access to the console port on the router I/O controller.
Checking Conditions Prior to System Startup

Check the following conditions before you start your router:
Each port adapter is inserted in its slot and its respective port adapter lever is in the locked position.
The network services engine (NSE) or network processing engine (NPE) and the I/O controller, or
the Port Adapter Jacket Card with and NPE-G1 and NPE-G2, are inserted in their slots and their
captive installation screws are tightened.

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All network interface cables are connected to the port adapters.
A CompactFlash Disk, Flash Disk or Flash memory card is installed in its slot.
Each power cable is connected and secured with the cable-retention clip.
The console terminal is turned on.
You are now ready to start your router. Proceed to the section Starting the System and Observing Initial
Conditions.

After installing your Cisco 7200 VXR router and connecting cables, start the router as follows:
Step 1
At the rear of the router, place the power switch on the power supply in the on (|) position. Repeat this
if a second power supply is installed. The green OK LED on the power supply turns on.
Note
When powering on or power off the router, wait 30 seconds before powering it on or powering
it off again.
Step 2
Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating.
Step 3
During the boot process, observe the system LEDs. The LEDs on most of the port adapters go on and off
in irregular sequence. If the Port Adapter Jacket Card is installed, observe its LEDs. Some may go on,
go out, and go on again for a short time. On the I/O controller, the IO power OK LED comes on
immediately.
Step 4
Observe the initialization process. When the system boot is complete (a few seconds), the network
processing engine or network services engine begins to initialize the port adapters and the I/O controller.
During this initialization, the LEDs on each port adapter behave differently (most flash on and off).
The enabled LED on each port adapter goes on when initialization is completed, and the console screen
displays a script and system banner similar to the following:
IOS (tm) 7200 Software (C7200-JS-M), Released Version 12.0(19980705:021501)Copyright(c)
1986-1998 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 25-Aug-98 14:38 by xxxxx
Image text-base: 0x600088C4, data-base: 0x60FA6000
Step 5
When you start up the router for the first time, the system automatically enters the setup facility, which
determines which port adapters are installed and prompts you for configuration information for each one.
On the console terminal, after the system displays the system banner and hardware configuration, you
will see the following System Configuration Dialog prompt:
--- System Configuration Dialog --At any point you may enter a questions mark ? for help.
Use ctrl-c to abort configuration dialog at any prompt.
Default settings are in square brackets [].
continue with configuration dialog? [yes]:
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Configuring a Cisco 7200 VXR Router
You have the option of proceeding with the setup facility to configure the interfaces, or exiting from
setup and using configuration commands to configure global (system-wide) and interface-specific
parameters. You do not have to configure the interfaces immediately; however, you cannot enable the
interfaces or connect them to any networks until you have configured them.
Many of the port adapter LEDs do not go on until you have configured the interfaces. To verify correct
operation of each interface, complete the first-time startup procedures and configuration, and then refer
to the configuration note for each port adapter for LED descriptions and to check the status of the
interfaces.
If the system does not complete each of the steps in the startup procedure, proceed to Chapter 5,
Troubleshooting the Installation for troubleshooting recommendations and procedures.

Before configuring the router, determine whether or not you want to use a management tool such as
Cisco Security Device Manager.
Cisco Security Device Manager (SDM), version 1.1, is an optional Java-based device-management tool
that allows you to configure LAN interfaces, routing, Network Address Translation (NAT), firewalls,
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and other features without knowledge of the Cisco command-line
interface (CLI). You can configure features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), routing protocols, and
other options using SDMs advanced mode.
Note
You will need to use CLI commands to configure several features that SDM does not support. SDM does
not support the following features: WAN configuration, Gigabit Ethernet (GE) interfaces, AA client, EZ
VPN server, QoS, SSHv2, DHCP server configuration options, and usability enhancements.
SDM is preinstalled on your routers Flash Disk or CompactFlash Disk when it is ordered as part of a
VPN bundle or as part of a 7xxx VPN bundle. If your router did not ship with SDM preinstalled, you can
download a free copy from the Software Center at Cisco.com at
http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/index.shtm. Because SDM uses a GUI, it requires that you
access it from a PC using a supported web browser. Go to the Security Device Manager (SDM), Version
1.1 User Note for the 7xxx Routers for more information.
You can configure your Cisco 7200 VXR router using one of the procedures described in the following
sections:
Performing a Basic Configuration Using AutoInstall, page 4-4
Performing a Basic Configuration Using the Setup Facility, page 4-4
Configuring Port Adapter Interfaces, page 4-10
Performing a Basic Configuration Using Global Configuration Mode, page 4-14
Follow the procedure that best fits the needs of your network configuration.
Note
You need to acquire the correct network addresses from your system administrator or consult your
network plan to determine correct addresses before you can complete the router configuration.
Before continuing the configuration process, check the current state of the router by entering the show
version command. The show version command displays the release of Cisco IOS software that is
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Performing a Basic Configuration Using AutoInstall

The AutoInstall process is designed to configure the Cisco 7200 VXR router automatically after
connection to your WAN. For AutoInstall to work properly, a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) host on your network must be preconfigured to provide the required configuration
files. The TCP/IP host may exist anywhere on the network as long as the following two conditions are
maintained:
1.
The host must be on the remote side of the router synchronous serial connection to the WAN.
2.
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) broadcasts to and from the router and the TCP/IP host are enabled.
This functionality is coordinated by your system administrator at the site where the TCP/IP host is
located. You should not use AutoInstall unless the required files are available on the TCP/IP host. Refer
to the publications Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and Configuration Fundamentals
Command Reference for information about how AutoInstall works.
Complete the following steps to prepare your Cisco 7200 VXR router for the AutoInstall process:
Step 1
Attach the appropriate synchronous serial cable to synchronous serial interface 0 on the router.
Step 2
Turn the power switch on each power supply to the on (|) position. (This action turns on AC power to the
router.)
Note
After powering off the router, wait at least 30 seconds before powering it on again.
The router loads the operating system image from Flash memory. If the remote end of the WAN
connection is connected and properly configured, the AutoInstall process begins.
Once the AutoInstall process is completed, use the copy running-config startup-config command to
write the configuration data to the routers nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). Perform the
following step to complete this task.
Step 3
At the # prompt, enter the following command:

Hostname# copy running-config startup-config
Note
Completing Step 3 saves the configuration settings that the AutoInstall process created to NVRAM. If
you fail to do this, your configuration will be lost the next time you reload the router.
Performing a Basic Configuration Using the Setup Facility

If you do not plan to use AutoInstall, do not connect the routers serial (WAN) cable to the channel
service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU). If the WAN cable is not connected, the router boots from
Flash memory and goes automatically into the setup facility.
Note
You can run the setup facility any time you are at the enable prompt (#) by entering the setup command.
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If the serial (WAN) cable is connected to the CSU/DSU and the router does not have a configuration
stored in NVRAM, the router attempts to run AutoInstall at startup. The router may take several minutes
to determine that AutoInstall is not set up to a remote TCP/IP host. Once the router determines that
AutoInstall is not configured, it defaults to the setup facility.
Configuring Global Parameters

When you first start the setup program, you must configure the global parameters. These parameters are
used for controlling system-wide settings. Complete the following steps to enter the global parameters:
Step 1
Connect a console terminal to the console port on the I/O controller, NPE-G1, or NPE-G2, and then boot
the router.
The system boots from Flash memory. The following information appears after about 30 seconds. When
you see this information, you have successfully booted your router:
Restricted Rights Legend
Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.
cisco Systems, Inc.

San Jose, California 95134-1706
IOS (tm) 7200 Software (C7200-JS-M), Released Version 12.0(19980705:021501)Copyright(c)
1986-1998 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 15-Oct-98 02:20 by xxxxx
Image text-base: 0x600088C4, data-base: 0x60FA6000
cisco 7206VXR (NPE300) processor with 61440K/20480K bytes of memory.
R7000 CPU at 262Mhz, Implementation 39, Rev 1.0, 256KB L2, 2048KB L3 Cache
Six slot VXR midplane, Version 2.0
Last reset from power-on
Bridging software.
X.25 software, Version 3.0.0.
SuperLAT software (copyright 1990 by Meridian Technology Corp).
TN3270 Emulation software.
8 Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
3 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
125K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
20480K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 0 (Sector size 128K).
8192K bytes of Flash PCMCIA card at slot 1 (Sector size 128K).
4096K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).!!
Press RETURN to get started!

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The first two sections of the configuration script (the banner and the installed hardware) appear only at
initial system startup. On subsequent uses of the setup facility, the script begins with a System
Configuration Dialog as shown in the following example.
--- 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 '[]'.
Step 2
When asked if you want to enter the initial configuration dialog and see the current interface summary,
enter yes or press Return:
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes]:
First, would you like to see the current interface summary? [yes]:
In the following example, the summary shows a Cisco 7200 VXR router at first-time startup; that is,
nothing is configured.
Any interface listed with OK? value "NO" does not have a valid configuration
Interface
ATM1/0
FastEthernet2/0
Step 3
IP-Address
unassigned
unassigned
OK?
NO
NO
Method
unset
unset
Status
down
down
Protocol
down
down
Choose which protocols to support on your interfaces. For Internet Protocol (IP)-only installations, you
can accept the default values for most of the questions. A typical configuration using IP, IPX, and
AppleTalk follows and continues through Step 8:
Configuring global parameters:
Enter host name [Router]:
Step 4
Enter enable secret, enable, and virtual terminal passwords:

The enable secret password is a one-way cryptographic secret
password used instead of the enable password when it exists.
Enter enable secret: barney
The enable password is used when there is no enable secret
password and when using older software and some boot images.
Enter enable password: betty
Enter virtual terminal password: fred
Step 5
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the most widely supported open standard for
network management. It provides a means to access and set configuration and run-time parameters of
routers and communication servers. SNMP defines a set of functions that can be used to monitor and
control network elements.
Enter yes or press Return to accept SNMP management; enter no to refuse it:
Configure SNMP Network Management? [yes]:
Community string [public]:
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Step 6
For the following queries, do not enable VINES, LAT, DECnet, CLNS, bridging, XNS, or Apollo:
Configure
Configure
Configure
Configure
Configure
Configure
Configure
Step 7
Vines? [no]:
LAT? [no]:
DECnet? [no]:
CLNS? [no]:
bridging? [no]:
XNS? [no]:
Apollo? [no]:
For the following queries, enable routing on AppleTalk and IPX:

Configure AppleTalk? [no]: yes
Multizone networks? [no]: yes
Configure IPX? [no]: yes
Step 8
In most cases you use IP routing. If you are using IP routing, you must also select an interior routing
protocol. You can specify only one of two interior routing protocols to operate on your system using the
setup facility: Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP) or Routing Information Protocol (RIP).
To configure IP routing, enter yes (the default) or press Return, and then select an interior routing
protocol:
Configure IP? [yes]:
Configure IGRP routing? [yes]:
Your IGRP autonomous system number [1]: 15
The following sample display includes a continuous listing of all configuration parameters selected in
Step 3 through Step 8. Only IP, IPX, and AppleTalk are the selected protocols for this example.
Configuring global parameters:
Enter host name [Router]: router
The enable secret is a one-way cryptographic secret used
instead of the enable password when it exists.
Enter enable secret: barney
The enable password is used when there is no enable secret
and when using older software and some boot images.
Enter enable password: betty
Enter virtual terminal password: fred
Configure SNMP Network Management? [yes]:
Community string [public]:
Configure Vines? [no]:
Configure LAT? [no]:
Configure AppleTalk? [no]: yes
Multizone networks? [no]: yes
Configure DECnet? [no]:
Configure IP? [yes]:
Configure IGRP routing? [yes]:
Your IGRP autonomous system number [1]: 15
Configure RIP routing? [no]:
Configure CLNS? [no]: n
Configure bridging? [no]:
Configure IPX? [no]: yes
Configure XNS? [no]:
Configure Apollo? [no]:

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Step 9
Save your settings to NVRAM. (See the Saving the Running Configuration to NVRAM section on
page 4-15.) If you do not save the configuration setting that you created in the router using configuration
mode and the setup facility, your configuration will be lost the next time you reload the router.
Configuring the Native Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces

The NPE-G2 and NPE-G1 report both the RJ-45 and SFP or GBIC GE interface ports as GigabitEthernet
0/1, GigabitEthernet 0/2, and GigabitEthernet 0/3. Before configuring either interface, you must first use
the media-type interface command to select the media type, either the GBIC (gbic) for NPE-G1 or SFP
(sfp) for NPE-G2, RJ-45 (rj45) port.
Note
The RJ-45 port is the default media.
Changing the Media Type of the Native Gigabit Ethernet GBIC or SFP or RJ-45 Ports
To be able to use a particular media port, use Cisco IOS to select the media type. This is done by using
the media-type interface command:
media-type { gbic | sfp | rj45 }
Example:
interface GigabitEthernet 0/1
media-type rj45
end
Configuring the Interface Transmission and Speed Modes

Step 1
Note
After changing the media type, configure the speed and transmission modes to appropriately match the
new interface characteristics. Changing the speed and duplex of an NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 Gigabit Ethernet
interface is done using the speed and duplex interface commands.
These commands are only applicable when using the RJ-45 media.
speed { 10 | 100 | 1000 | auto }
duplex { full | half | auto }
The following speed/duplex settings are supported:

Media Type
Speed
Duplex
----------------------------------------------------------RJ45
10, 100, 1000, auto
full, half, auto
GBIC (1)
1000, auto(2)
full, half, auto
-----------------------------------------------------------
a.
If you are using the no negotiation auto command, the speed and duplex should be set to a value
other than auto for correct operation.
b.
The only available speed in the no autonegotiation mode is 1000 Mbps; there is no difference
whether 1000 or auto is selected.
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When using the GBIC media, there is also the additional negotiation auto command that is used to
enable the IEEE 802.1z Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) autonegotiation protocol.
Step 2
Note
To turn the autonegotiation feature off (it is on by default), issue the interface command no negotiation
auto. This is useful for connecting to other Gigabit Ethernet equipment that does not support 802.1z
autonegotiation.
The autonegotiation feature is not supported when using the rj-45 media type and will be ignored if
implementation is attempted
If you change from the GBIC or SFP to the RJ-45 media type, you must set speed and duplex after you
have executed the media-type command to ensure the interface will operate in the correct mode.
The media-type GBIC or media-type SFP mode will always default to 1000 Mbps. Both full-duplex
and half-duplex operation are supported in this mode.
Sample Configuration
The following shows a typical configuration for the three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on the NPE-G1. In
this example, the first interface is configured for the GBIC media type, the second interface is configured
for the RJ-45 media type, and the third interface is not used.
interface GigabitEthernet0/1
ip address 10.198.75.35 255.255.255.240
load-interval 30
no keepalive
duplex full
speed 1000
media-type gbic
no negotiation auto
no cdp enable
no shutdown
!
ip address 10.179.16.2 255.255.255.240
duplex auto
speed auto
media-type rj45
no cdp enable
no shutdown
!
no ip address
shutdown
duplex auto
speed auto
media-type rj45
no negotiation auto
no cdp enable
Note
At the very minimum, an interface must be configured with the ip address, media-type, and speed
commands before it can be enabled using the no shutdown command. Other interface commands might
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Debugging
Cisco IOS provides two commands to provide information on your interfaces: show interface
GigabitEthernet 0/X (where X is 1, 2, or 3) and show controllers GigabitEthernet 0/1
The output of the show interface command is useful for determining the current operating mode of the
interface (speed/duplex/media-type) and the current interface statistics.
The output of the show controller command displays more information specific to the I/O controller
interface. For example, it shows the detected link status, speed, and duplex, and also determines the
current status of autonegotiation and the link partners abilities (if it is an autonegotiation-capable
interface).
The show controller command also displays the current operating state of the driver and the Ethernet
controller hardware. The show controller command is a very powerful debugging aid, especially for
Cisco engineers should you need help in debugging a problem. If you have any problems with your
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, you will need to provide this information to Cisco for analysis.
Resetting the Interface on the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2

Should you have a problem with your interface and wish to try and reset it, use the command:
clear interface GigabitEthernet 0/X (where X is 1, 2, or 3.)
Clearing Counters on the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2

Interface counters on the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 may be cleared (reset) by using the command:
clear counters GigabitEthernet 0/X (where X is 1, 2, or 3.)
This will not reset the interface.
Configuring Port Adapter Interfaces

Following are the steps for configuring interfaces to allow communication over a LAN or WAN. To
configure the interface parameters, you need your interface network addresses and subnet mask
information. Consult with your network administrator for this information.
Configuring ATM Interfaces

In the following example, an ATM interface in slot 1 is configured for an ATM LAN using IP. Follow
these steps to configure an ATM interface.
Step 1
Using your own addresses and mask at the setup prompts, respond to the prompts as follows:
Configuring interface parameters:
Configuring interface ATM1/0:
Is this interface in use? [yes]:
Configure IP on this interface? [yes]:
IP address for this interface: 1.1.1.10
Number of bits in subnet field [0]:
Class C network is 1.1.1.0, 0 subnet bits; mask is /24
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Step 2
Determine if you are going to enable IPX on this interface; if you are, enter the unique IPX network
number:
Configure IPX on this interface? [no]: yes
IPX network number [2]:
Step 3
If you are using AppleTalk on the interface, enter yes. Enter yes to configure for extended AppleTalk
networks, and then enter the cable range number. Enter the zone name and any other additional zones
that are associated with your local zone:
Configure AppleTalk on this interface? [no]: yes
Extended AppleTalk network? [no]: yes
AppleTalk starting cable range [0]:
Note
Step 4
If additional ATM interfaces are available in your system, you are prompted for their configurations as
well.
page 4-15.)
Configuring Fast Ethernet Interfaces

In the following example, a Fast Ethernet interface in slot 2 is configured for a Fast Ethernet LAN using
IP. Follow these steps to configure Fast Ethernet interfaces.
Step 1
Configuring interface FastEthernet2/0:
Use the 100 Base-TX (RJ-45) connector? [yes]:
Operate in full-duplex mode? [no]:
Step 2
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Step 3

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Step 4
Note
If additional Fast Ethernet interfaces are available in your system, you are prompted for their
configurations as well.
Configuring Synchronous Serial Interfaces

Synchronous serial interfaces are configured to allow connection to WANs through a CSU/DSU. In the
following example, a serial interface in slot 3 is configured for a WAN connection using IP. Follow these
steps to configure synchronous serial interfaces:
Step 1
Configuring interface serial 3/0:
Class A network is 1.1.1.0, 0 subnet bits; mask is /24
Step 2
number:
Step 3
Step 4
Note
If additional synchronous serial interfaces are available in your system, you are prompted for their
configurations as well.
The following sample display includes a continuous listing of all interface configuration parameters
selected for ATM, Fast Ethernet, and serial interfaces.
Configuring interface ATM1/0:
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Number of bits in subnet field [0]: 0
Configure IPX on this interface? [yes]:
Configuring interface FastEthernet2/0:
Use the 100 Base-TX (RJ-45) connector? [yes]:
Operate in full-duplex mode? [no]:
Configure IPX on this interface? [yes]:
Configuring interface Serial3/0:
Is this interface in use? [no]: yes
Configure IP on this interface? [no]: yes
Configure IP unnumbered on this interface? [no]:
Class A network is 1.0.0.0, 0 subnet bits; mask is 255.0.0.0
Extended AppleTalk network? [no]:
AppleTalk network number [1]:
The following configuration command script was created:
hostname Router
enable secret 5 $1$u8z3$PMYY8em./8sszhzk78p/Y0
enable password betty
line vty 0 4
password fred
snmp-server community public
!
ip routing
no vines routing
ipx routing
appletalk routing
no apollo routing
no decnet routing
no xns routing
no clns routing
no bridge 1
! Turn off IPX to prevent network conflicts.
interface ATM1/0
ip address 1.1.1.10 255.0.0.1
appletalk cable-range 0-0 0.0
appletalk discovery
!
interface FastEthernet2/0
media-type 100BaseX

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half-duplex
ip address 1.1.1.20 255.0.0.2
appletalk cable-range 0-0 0.0
appletalk discovery
!
interface serial3/0
ip address 1.1.1.30 255.0.0.3
ip route-cache cbus
no keepalive
!
!
router igrp 15
network 1.0.0.0
!
end
Use this configuration? [yes/no]: yes
Building configuration...
Use the enabled mode configure command to modify this configuration.
Your router is now minimally configured and ready to use. You can use the setup command if you want
to modify the parameters after the initial configuration. To perform more complex configurations, use
the configure command.
For information on additional interface configuration and specific system configurations, refer to the
modular configuration and modular command reference publications in the Cisco IOS software
hardware.
Performing a Basic Configuration Using Global Configuration Mode

You can configure a Cisco 7200 VXR router manually if you prefer not to use the setup facility or
AutoInstall. Complete the following steps to configure the router manually:
Step 1
Connect a console terminal to the console port on the I/O controller.
Step 2
When asked if you want to enter the initial dialog, answer no to go into the normal operating mode of
the router:
Would you like to enter the initial dialog? [yes]: no
Step 3
After a few seconds the user EXEC prompt (Router>) is displayed. Type enable to enter enable mode
(configuration changes can only be made in enable mode):
Router> enable
The prompt changes to the privileged EXEC prompt:

Router#
Step 4
Enter the config terminal command at the enable prompt to enter configuration mode from the terminal:
Router# config terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line.
Router(config)#
End with CNTL/Z.
At the Router(config)# prompt, enter the interface type slot/port command to enter the interface
configuration mode:
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Router(config)# interface serial slot/port

Router(config-int)#
In either configuration mode, you can now enter any changes to the configuration. Press Ctrl-Z (hold
down the Control key while you press Z) or enter end to exit configuration mode and return to the EXEC
command interpreter.
Step 5
Your router is now minimally configured and will boot with the configuration you have entered. To see
a list of the configuration commands available to you, enter ? at the prompt or press the Help key while
in configuration mode.
Saving the Running Configuration to NVRAM

To store the configuration or changes to your startup configuration in NVRAM, enter the copy
running-config startup-config command at the Router# prompt:
Router# copy running-config startup-config
Using this command saves the configuration settings that you created in the router using configuration
mode and the setup facility. If you fail to do this, your configuration will be lost the next time you reload
the router.
Checking the Running Configuration Settings

To check the value of the settings you have entered, enter the show running-config command at the
prompt:
Router#
Router# show running-config
To review changes you make to the configuration, use the EXEC mode show startup-config command
to display the information stored in NVRAM.

To make advanced configuration changes after you establish the basic startup configuration for your
router, refer to the modular configuration and modular command reference publications in the Cisco IOS
software configuration documentation set that corresponds to the software release installed on your
Cisco hardware. These publications contain additional information on using the configure command.
The configuration publications also provide information about the following tasks:
Understanding and working with the user interface on your router
Booting and rebooting the router
Setting the configuration register

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Loading configuration files or system images using remote copy protocol (rcp) or Trivial File
Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
Reloading the operating system

Use show commands to identify the hardware installed in your router, to verify the operation status, to
view interface configuration settings, and to troubleshoot your router configuration. The interfaces on
the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 are identified by their chassis slot number and interface port number (slot/port).
The interfaces on your I/O controller are also identified by chassis slot number and interface port number
(slot/port). The chassis slot number for the I/O controller is always slot0. Table 4-1 lists the NPE-G,
NPE-G2, and the I/O controller models, their corresponding interfaces, and the interface addressing
syntax for each interface.
Table 4-1
Identifying Interface Addresses on the NPE-G1, NPE-G2 and Various I/O Controllers
Model
Interface
Numbers
Syntax
NPE-G1 or NPE-G2
Gigabit Ethernet (port 0/1)1
Chassis slotalways 0
Gigabit Ethernet 0/1
Gigabit Ethernet (port 0/2)
Interface port1, 2, or 3

Gigabit Ethernet (port 0/3)

C7200-I/0-GE+E
Gigabit Ethernet (port GE0)
gigabitethernet 0/0
Interface port0
Ethernet (port E0)
fastethernet 0/0
Interface port0
C7200-I/0-2FE/E
Fast Ethernet/Ethernet (port0)
fastethernet 0/0
Interface port0
Fast Ethernet/Ethernet (port1)
fastethernet 0/1
Interface port1
C7200-I/0-FE
Fast Ethernet (MII or RJ-45)
fastethernet 0/0
Interface port0
C7200-I/0
C7200-I/0-FE-MII
No interface ports
Fast Ethernet (MII)
fastethernet 0/0
Interface port0
1. Both optical and copper ports report the same syntax. For example, Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port 0/2 reports GigabitEthernet 0/2, as does Gigabit Ethernet
GBIC port 0/2.
2. The Product Number C7200-I/O-FE does not specify MII because both an MII and an RJ-45 receptacle are included.
3. The I/O controller with the Product Number C7200-I/O-FE-MII has a single MII FastEthernet receptacle only. Although still supported by Cisco Systems,
this I/O controller with a single MII receptacle is no longer an orderable product as of May 1998.
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Replacing or Recovering a Lost Password

This section describes how to recover a lost enable or console login password, and how to replace a lost
enable secret password on your Cisco 7200 VXR router.
Note
It is possible to recover the enable or console login password. The enable secret password is encrypted,
however, and must be replaced with a new enable secret password.
Overview of the Password Recovery Procedure

Following is an overview of the steps in the password recovery procedure:
Step 1
If you can log in to the router, enter the show version command to determine the existing configuration
register value.
Step 2
Press the Break key to get to the bootstrap program prompt (ROM monitor). You might need to reload
the system image by power cycling the router.
Step 3
Change the configuration register so the following functions are enabled:

a.
Break
b.
Ignore startup configuration
c.
Boot from Flash memory
Note
The key to recovering a lost password is to set the configuration register bit 6 (0x0040) so that
the startup configuration (usually in NVRAM) is ignored. This allows you to log in without
using a password and to display the startup configuration passwords.
Step 4
Power cycle the router by turning power off and then back on. However, after powering off the router,
wait at least 30 seconds before powering it on again.
Step 5
Log in to the router and enter the privileged EXEC mode.
Step 6
Enter the show startup-config command to display the passwords.
Step 7
Recover or replace the displayed passwords.
Step 8
Change the configuration register back to its original setting.
Note
To recover a lost password if the Break function is disabled on the router, you must have physical access
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Details of the Password Recovery Procedure

Complete the following steps to recover or replace a lost enable, enable secret, or console login
password:
Step 1
Attach an ASCII terminal to the console port on your router.
Step 2
Configure the terminal to operate at 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 2 stop bits.
Step 3
If you can log in to the router as a nonprivileged user, enter the show version command to display the
existing configuration register value. Note the value for use later and proceed to Step 6. If you cannot
log in to the router at all, go to the next step.
Step 4
Press the Break key or send a Break from the console terminal. If Break is enabled, the router enters the
ROM monitor, indicated by the ROM monitor prompt (rommon1>). Proceed to Step 6. If Break is disabled,
power cycle the router (turn the router off or unplug the power cord, and then restore power). Then
proceed to Step 5.
Step 5
Within 60 seconds of restoring the power to the router, press the Break key or send a Break. This action
causes the router to enter the ROM monitor and display the ROM monitor prompt (rommon1>).
Step 6
Set the configuration register using the configuration register utility; enter the confreg command at the
ROM monitor prompt as follows:
rommon1> confreg
Step 7
Answer yes to the enable ignore system config info? question, and note the current configuration
register settings.
Step 8
Initialize the router by entering the reset command as follows:

rommon2> reset
The router initializes, the configuration register is set to 0x142, and the router boots the system image
from Flash memory and enters the System Configuration Dialog (prompt) as follows:
--- System Configuration Dialog --
Step 9
Enter no in response to the System Configuration Dialog prompts until the following message is
displayed:
Step 10
Press Return. The user EXEC prompt is displayed as follows:

Router>
Step 11
Enter the enable command to enter privileged EXEC mode. Then enter the show startup-config
command to display the passwords in the configuration file as follows:
Router# show startup-config
Step 12
Scan the configuration file display looking for the passwords (the enable passwords are usually near the
beginning of the file, and the console login or user EXEC password is near the end). The passwords
displayed look something like this:
enable secret 5 $1$ORPP$s9syZt4uKn3SnpuLDrhuei
enable password 23skiddoo
.
.
line con 0
password onramp
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The enable secret password is encrypted and cannot be recovered; it must be replaced. The enable and
console login passwords may be encrypted or clear text. Proceed to the next step to replace an enable
secret, console login, or enable password. If there is no enable secret password, note the enable and
console login passwords, if they are not encrypted, and proceed to Step 17.
Caution
Step 13
Do not execute the next step unless you have determined you must change or replace the enable, enable
secret, or console login passwords. Failure to follow the steps as shown might cause you to erase your
router configuration.
Enter the configure memory command to load the startup configuration file into running memory. This
action allows you to modify or replace passwords in the configuration.
Router# configure memory
Step 14
Enter the privileged EXEC command configure terminal to enter configuration mode:
Hostname# configure terminal
Step 15
Change all three passwords using the following commands:

Hostname(config)# enable secret newpassword1
Hostname(config)# enable password newpassword2
Hostname(config)# line con 0
Hostname(config-line)# password newpassword3
Change only the passwords necessary for your configuration. You can remove individual passwords by
using the no form of the above commands. For example, entering the no enable secret command
removes the enable secret password.
Step 16
You must configure all interfaces to be not administratively shut down as follows:
Hostname(config)# interface fastethernet 0/0
Hostname(config-int)# no shutdown
Enter the equivalent commands for all interfaces that were originally configured. If you omit this step,
all interfaces are administratively shut down and unavailable when the router is restarted.
Step 17
Use the config-register command to set the configuration register to the original value noted in Step 3
or Step 8, or to the factory default value 0x2102 as follows:
Hostname(config)# config-register 0x2102
Step 18
Caution
Press Ctrl-Z (hold down the Control key while you press Z) or enter end to exit configuration mode
and return to the EXEC command interpreter.
Do not execute the next step unless you have changed or replaced a password. If you skipped Step 13
through Step 16, skip to Step 20. Failure to observe this caution causes you to erase your router
configuration file.
Step 19
Enter the copy running-config startup-config command to save the new configuration to NVRAM.
Step 20
Enter the reload command to reboot the router.
Step 21
Log in to the router with the new or recovered passwords.
This completes the steps for recovering or replacing a lost enable, enable secret, or console login
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You can use the show version and the show diag commands to view information specific to the hardware
configuration of your Cisco 7200 VXR router.
Use the show version (or show hardware) command to display the system hardware (the network
processing engine or network services engine and the number of interfaces installed), the software
version, the names and sources of configuration files, and the boot images.
The following sample output of the show version command shows an NPE-G1 installed in the
Cisco 7206VXR.
IOS (tm) 7200 Software (C7200-JS-M), Released Version 12.2(20011220:181136) [biff dec21
101]
(sample text omitted)
term1_500 uptime is 1 day, 19 hours, 25 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 00:04:18 UTC Tue Nov 30 1999
System image file is "disk2:c7200-js-mz.dev-test.dec21"
Bridging software.
3 Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
62528K bytes of ATA PCMCIA card at slot 2 (Sector size 512 bytes).
16384K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
Configuration register is 0x0
Use the show diag command to determine what type of port adapters and I/O controller (with or without
the Fast Ethernet port) are installed in slot 0 through slot 4 of your Cisco 7204VXR or slot 0 through
slot 6 of your Cisco 7206VXR. You can also use the show diag slot command to display information
about a specific port adapter slot.
The following example shows the show diag command output from a Cisco 7206VXR with an NPE-G1
installed.
Router# show diag
Slot 0:
Dual FastEthernet (RJ-45) I/O Card Port adapter, 2 ports
Port adapter is analyzed
Port adapter insertion time 1d19h ago
EEPROM contents at hardware discovery:
Hardware Revision
:0.0
Board Revision
:01
Connector Type
:FF
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Hardware date code

Top Assy. Part Number
PCB Serial Number
EEPROM format version 4
EEPROM contents (hex):
0x00:04 FF 40 02 15 41
0x10:2E 9D C0 46 03 20
0x20:FF FF FF FF FF FF
:20000413
:800-07114-01
:PROT-------
00
00
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
00
1B
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
42
CA
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
30
01
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
31
C1
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
05
8B
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
50
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
Slot 2:
Dual Port FastEthernet (RJ45) Port adapter, 2
Port adapter insertion time 1d19h ago
EEPROM contents at hardware discovery:
Hardware Revision
:1.0
PCB Serial Number
:MIC04412B9X
Part Number
:73-5419-04
Board Revision
:A0
RMA Test History
:00
RMA Number
:0-0-0-0
RMA History
:00
Deviation Number
:0-0
Product Number
:PA-2FE-TX
Top Assy. Part Number
:800-08350-04
0x00:04 FF 40 02 24 41 01 00 C1 8B 4D 49 43
0x10:31 32 42 39 58 82 49 15 2B 04 42 41 30
0x20:00 00 00 00 04 00 80 00 00 00 00 CB 94
0x30:32 46 45 2D 54 58 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
0x40:20 C0 46 03 20 00 20 9E 04 FF FF FF FF
0x50:FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
Slot 5:
Fast-ethernet (TX-ISL) Port
Port adapter insertion time
EEPROM contents at hardware
Hardware revision 1.2
Serial number
12384576
Test history
0x0
0x20:01 11 01 02 00 BC F9
0x30:68 00 00 00 99 06 01
83
52
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
01
4F
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
31
54
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
ports
30
03
50
20
FF
FF
FF
FF
34
00
41
20
FF
FF
FF
FF
34
81
2D
20
FF
FF
FF
FF
adapter, 1 port
1d19h ago
discovery:
Board revision D0
Part number
73-1688-04
RMA number
00-00-00
40 49 06 98 04 00 00 00 00
00 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
For specific information on the show version, show diag and other software commands, refer to the
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After you have installed your Cisco 7200 VXR router hardware, checked all external connections, turned
on the system power, allowed the system to boot up, and minimally configured the system, you might
need to perform more complex configurations, which are beyond the scope of this publication.
For specific information on system and interface configuration, refer to the modular configuration and
modular command reference publications in the Cisco IOS software configuration documentation set
that corresponds to the software release installed on your Cisco hardware.
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Your Cisco 7200 VXR router went through extensive testing before leaving the factory. However, if you
encounter problems starting the router, use the information in this chapter to help isolate the cause of the
problems. This chapter contains the following sections:
Troubleshooting Overview, page 5-1
Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem, page 5-6
Troubleshooting the Processor Subsystem, page 5-7
Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem, page 5-10
Fiber-Optic Cleaning Information, page 5-10
The procedures in this chapter assume that you are troubleshooting the initial system startup, and that
your router is in the original factory configuration. If you have removed or replaced components or
changed any default settings, the recommendations in this chapter might not apply. Make sure to review
the safety warnings listed in the publication Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the
Cisco 7200 Series Routers that accompanied your Cisco 7200 VXR router before using the
troubleshooting procedures in this chapter.
Troubleshooting Overview
This section describes the troubleshooting methods used in this chapter and describes how the
Cisco 7200 VXR routers are divided into subsystems for more efficient problem solving. If you are
unable to easily solve the problem, contact a customer service representative for assistance and further
instructions. Provide the representative with the following information:
Date you received the router
Chassis serial number
Type of software and release number
Brief description of the problem you are having
Brief explanation of the steps you have taken to isolate and resolve the problem
Maintenance agreement or warranty information
Table 5-1 shows the general troubleshooting strategy described in this chapter. Refer to this table, as
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Table 5-1
General Troubleshooting Strategy
Action
Yes
No
Step 1
Turn power on. Go to Step 2.
Step 2
PWR OK LED on?
Go to Step 3.
Troubleshoot power
subsystem.
Step 3
Fans operating?
Go to Step 5.
Troubleshoot cooling
subsystem.
Step 4
Fans operating?
Go to Step 5.
Obtain technical
assistance.
Step 5
Check system state with I/O controller LEDs.

I/O controller LEDs OK?
Go to Step 7.
Reseat the NPE-G1 or

NPE-G2 and restart or
reseat I/O controller
and restart. Then go to
Step 6.
Step 6
NPE-G1, NPE-G2, or I/O controller LEDs OK? Go to Step 7.
Obtain technical
assistance
Step 7
Check system state with port adapter LEDs.

Port adapter enabled LEDs on?
Reseat the port

adapters and restart. Go
to Step 9.
System startup
successful.
If a Port Adapter Jacket

Card is installed with
an NPE-G1 or
NPE-G2, remove the
port adapter from it and
reseat. Go to Step 8.
Step 8
If installed, check Port Adapter Jacket Card

power and enabled LEDs. LEDs on?
Go to Step 9.
Remove the port

adapter, then the Port
Adapter Jacket Card,
and then reseat the Port
Adapter Jacket Card
and port adapter. Go to
Step 9.
Step 9
Port adapter enabled LEDs on?
System startup
successful.
Obtain technical
assistance.
Problem Solving Using a Subsystems Approach

The key to solving problems with the system is isolating the problem to a specific subsystem. The first
step in solving startup problems is to compare what the system is doing to what it should be doing.
Because a startup problem is usually caused by a single component, it is more efficient to first isolate
the problem to a subsystem rather than troubleshoot each component in the system. For these
troubleshooting procedures, consider the following subsystems:
Power subsystemThis subsystem comprises the power supplies, the external power cable, and the
midplane.
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Cooling subsystemThe chassis fan tray is the single component in this subsystem. The fans should
be operating whenever system power is on. Replace the fan tray if you determine a fan is not
functioning properly.
Processor subsystemThis subsystem includes the I/O controller, network processing engine
(NPE) or network services engine (NSE), the Port Adapter Jacket Card, and all port or service
adapters. The system memory and management functions reside on the I/O controller and the
network processing engine or network services engine. The enabled LED on each port adapter
indicates if the port adapter is initialized. A port adapter that is partially installed in the midplane
can cause the system to hang and crash.
The following sections help you isolate a problem to one of these subsystems and direct you to the
appropriate troubleshooting section.
Identifying Startup Problems

Note
When powering on or powering off the router, wait 30 seconds before powering it on or powering it off
again.
Startup problems are commonly due to the source power or to a board (network processing engine or
network services engine, I/O controller, or port or service adapter) that is dislodged from the midplane.
Although an overtemperature condition is unlikely at initial startup, the environmental monitoring
functions are included in this chapter because they also monitor internal voltages.
When you start up the router for the first time, you should observe the startup sequence described in the
Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions section on page 4-2 in Chapter 4, Observing
System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration. This section contains a more detailed
description of the normal startup sequence and describes the steps to take if the system does not perform
that sequence as expected.
With the exception of the fan tray and network processing engine or network services engine, LEDs
indicate all system states in the startup sequence. By checking the state of the LEDs, you can determine
when and where the system failed in the startup sequence. Use the following descriptions to isolate the
problem to a subsystem, and then proceed to the appropriate sections to try to resolve the problem.
Fans Operating
You should immediately hear the fans operating. If not, proceed to the Troubleshooting the Cooling
Subsystem section on page 5-10. If you determine that the power supply is functioning normally and
that a fan is faulty, contact a customer service representative. If a fan does not function properly at initial
startup, there are no installation adjustments that you should make.
Power LEDs
The green power OK LED (at the rear of the chassis) should come on immediately when you place the
power supply switch in the on (|) position, and remain on during normal system operation.
If the green power OK LED does not come on, proceed to the Troubleshooting the Processor
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The LEDs on the I/O controller should come on as follows:
Note
If you have an NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 installed without an I/O controller, go to the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2
LEDs section on page 5-5.
If you have an NPE-G1or NPE-G2 installed with an I/O controller, the I/O controller works with the
NPE-G1, but continues its I/O controller functionality. That is, the information in this I/O controller
section is valid. Only the Gigabit Ethernet interface LEDs are active when in use. For information about
the Gigabit Ethernet LEDs on the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2, see the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 LEDs section on
page 5-5.
The IO PWR OK LED comes on immediately and indicates that the I/O controller is receiving DC
power from the router midplane. This LED comes on during a successful router boot and remains
on during normal operation of the router.
If this LED remains off when you start the router, either there is a problem with the power supply
(it is damaged or not connected to the router midplane) or the network processing engine or network
services engine, the Port Adapter Jacket Card, or the I/O controller is not connected to the router
midplane. Proceed to the Troubleshooting the I/O Controller section on page 5-7.
The ENABLED LED comes on after the IO PWR OK LED and indicates that the network processing
engine or network services engine and the I/O controller are enabled for operation by the system;
however, it does not mean that the Fast Ethernet port on the I/O controller is functional or enabled.
This LED comes on during a successful router boot and remains on during normal operation of the
router.
If this LED remains off when you start the router, it is probably a problem with the network
processing engine or network services engine or the I/O controller (they are damaged or not
connected to the router midplane). Proceed to the Troubleshooting the I/O Controller section on
page 5-7.
The FE ENABLE LED comes on after the ENABLED LED and indicates that the Fast Ethernet port
on the I/O controller is initialized and enabled for operation by the system. This LED comes on
during a successful router boot and remains on during normal operation of the router.
If this LED remains off when you start the router, it is probably a problem with the Fast Ethernet
port on the I/O controller. Proceed to the Troubleshooting the I/O Controller section on page 5-7.
Note
The I/O controller without the Fast Ethernet port does not have the FE ENABLE LED and the
FE LINK LED. The I/O controller without the Fast Ethernet port and the I/O controller that is
equipped with a single MII port do not have the MII EN, RJ-45 EN, and RJ-45 LINK LEDs.
The FE LINK LED comes on only when the Fast Ethernet port on the I/O controller is receiving a
carrier signal from the network. This LED remains off during normal operation of the router unless
there is an incoming carrier signal, and does not indicate startup problems.
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The MII EN LED comes on after the ENABLED LED and indicates that the Fast Ethernet ports MII
port is initialized and enabled for operation by the system, and configured for operation. This LED
comes on during a successful router boot and after the MII port has been configured as the media
type for the Fast Ethernet port (the RJ-45 port is the default media type for the Fast Ethernet port).
This LED remains on during normal operation of the router.
The RJ-45 EN LED comes on after the ENABLED LED and indicates that the Fast Ethernet ports
RJ-45 port (the default media type for the Fast Ethernet port) is initialized and enabled for operation
by the system. This LED comes on during a successful router boot and remains on during normal
operation of the router.
The RJ-45 LINK LED comes on only when the Fast Ethernet RJ-45 port is receiving a carrier signal
from the network. This LED remains off during normal operation of the router unless there is an
incoming carrier signal, and does not indicate startup problems.
Note
An MII link LED is not provided on the I/O controller because the LED is provided on external
transceivers that are required for connecting to the MII port on the I/O controller. See the
Connecting to the I/O Controller Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Ports section on page 3-30 in
Chapter 3, Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router for Fast Ethernet MII connection
requirements.
The slot 1 and slot 2 LEDs only come on when either PC card or Flash Disk slot is being accessed
by the system. These LEDs remain off during normal operation of the router and do not indicate
startup problems.
NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 LEDs

These LEDs function on the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 when no I/O controller is installed:
The POWER ON LED on the NPE-G1 or the PWK OK LED on the NPE-G2 comes on
immediatelyand stays onand indicates that the NPE-G1 is receiving DC power from the router
midplane. This LED comes on during a successful router boot and remains on during normal
operation of the router.
If these LEDs remain off when you start the router, either there is a problem with the power supply
(it is damaged or not connected to the router midplane) or the network processing engine is not
connected to the router midplane. Proceed to the Troubleshooting the I/O Controller section on
page 5-7.
The EN (enabled) LED comes on for the three Gigabit Ethernet interfaces only if the RJ-45 media
are selected. The EN LED remains off, when operating, if the GBIC media are selected.
The LINK LED comes on only when any of the Gigabit Ethernet media in use are receiving a carrier
signal from the network. This LED remains off during normal operation of the router unless there is
an incoming carrier signal, and does not indicate startup problems.
The SLOT ACTIVE LED on the NPE-G2 comes on when the CompactFlash Disk slot is being used.
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The USB port LEDs on the NPE-G2 are off when there is no activity.
The FE LINK LED on the NPE-G2 is solid green when there is no activity on the management port.
The CF ACTV LED on the NPE-G2 is off when there is no activity on the CompactFlash Disk.
Also see the NPE-G2 LEDs section on page 1-41.
Port Adapter Jacket Card LEDs

The Port Adapter Jacket Card has two LEDs. The Port Adapter Jacket Card functions only with an
NPE-G1 installed. These LEDs function when the Port Adapter Jacket Card is installed in the I/O
controller slot with a port adapter installed in the Port Adapter Jacket Card:
The ENABLE LED comes on when the Port Adapter Jacket Card is enabled for operation.
The PWR (power) LED comes on when the Port Adapter Jacket Card is receiving power.
Port Adapter LEDs

The ENABLED LED on each port adapter or service adapter comes on when the network processing
engine or network services engine completes its initialization of the adapter for operation. The
ENABLED LED indicates that the adapter is receiving power and has been recognized by the network
processing engine or network services engine; it does not indicate the state of the individual interfaces
on the adapters. If an ENABLED LED fails to come on, proceed to the Troubleshooting the Port
Adapters or Service Adapters section on page 5-9.
System Bootup Banner

When all LEDs come on to indicate that the system has booted successfully, the initial system banner
should be displayed on the console screen. If it is not displayed, see Chapter 3, Installing a Cisco 7200
VXR Router, the Connecting to the Console and Auxiliary Ports section on page 3-34 to verify that
the terminal is set correctly and that it is properly connected to the I/O controllers console port.

Check the following to help isolate a problem with the power subsystem:
On the first power supply, is the PWR OK LED on?

If yes, the power source is good, and the power supply is functional.
If no, make sure the AC power supply power cable is connected at both ends.
If no, make sure the circuit breaker is switched to the on position for DC power supply leads.
If the PWR OK LED remains off, and the power switch is set correctly, suspect the power source
or the power cable. Turn the switch off, connect the power cable to another power source, if
available, and turn the switch back on. If the LED comes on, the problem is the first power
source.
If the PWR OK LED fails to come on after you connect the power supply to a new power source,
replace the power cord, and turn the switch back on. If the AC power (or input power) LED then
comes on, return the first power cable for replacement.
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If the LED still fails to come on when the power supply is connected to a different power source
with a new power cable, the power supply is probably faulty. If a second power supply is
available, install it in the other power supply bay and contact a service representative for further
instructions.
Is the PWR OK LED on for the second (redundant) power supply?

If yes, proceed to the Troubleshooting the Processor Subsystem section.
If not, repeat each of the preceding procedures for the second power supply.
If you are unable to resolve the problem or you determine that either a power supply or chassis connector
is faulty, contact a service representative for instructions.

The processor subsystem comprises the I/O controller, network processing engine or network services
engine, and all port adapters. The I/O controller and network processing engine or network services
engine are required system components. The system cannot operate unless the I/O controller and
network processing engine or network services engine are installed properly; however, the system can
operate without any port adapters installed as long as none are in partial contact with the midplane pins.
A port adapter or Port Adapter Jacket Card that is partially connected to the midplane sends incomplete
signals to the processor, which faults the PCI bus and causes the system to hang. Therefore, first ensure
that the I/O controller and the network processing engine or network services engine are installed
properly and the system software has initialized successfully. Then, if necessary, you can troubleshoot
individual port adapters.
Troubleshooting the I/O Controller

The procedures in this section assume that the I/O controller, network processing engine or network
services engine, and router itself are in the original factory configuration, and that you have not made
changes to your configuration file.
If the I/O controller LEDs do not go on as expected (see the Identifying Startup Problems section on
page 5-3), check the following items to help isolate the problem.
Do all of the I/O controller LEDs remain off when the system power switch is
turned on?
If the LEDs stay off, first see the Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem section on page 5-6
and the Troubleshooting the Cooling Subsystem section on page 5-10 to ensure that both the
fans and the power supply are functioning properly.
If the power supply and fans appear operational but none of the I/O controller LEDs are on,
suspect that an improperly connected I/O controller or port adapter has hung the system.
Tighten all captive installation screws, and then restart the system.
With the power supply turned off, reseat the I/O controller in its slot and restart the router.
Is the I/O controller ENABLED LED on?

If yes, the system software has initialized successfully, and the system is operational.
If the ENABLED LED remains off, the system detected a processor hardware failure. (This LED
should be on in normal operation.) Contact a service representative for instructions.

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If the auxiliary port is not functioning properly, check the baud rate. The auxiliary port will not
function at baud rates higher than 19.2k. If the baud rate on the connecting device is set higher than 19.2k,
either garbled text or nothing will be displayed on the screen.
Troubleshooting the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2

The procedures in this section assume that the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 and the router itself are in the original
factory configuration, and that you have not made changes to your configuration file.
If the NPE-G1 POWER ON LED or the NPE-G2 PWR OK LED does not go on as expected, make
sure the power to the router is turned off, reseat the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 in its slot, and restart the
router.
If the POWER ON LED or PWR OK LED remains off, the system detected a processor hardware
failure. (The LED should be on in normal operation.) Contact an authorized service representative
for instructions.
If the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2 Gigabit Ethernet media LEDs do not come on check the cable
connections, clean the fiber- optic cable connectors (see Fiber-Optic Cleaning Information section
on page 5-10), try a different GBIC module or SFP module, and check the software to be sure the
optical fiber media is selected. See the Configuring the Native Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces section
on page 4-8.
If the EN (enabled) LED does not come on when the a Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port is selected, try
using a different cable. If the EN LED does not come on, check the software to be sure the RJ-45
media is selected. See the Configuring the Native Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces section on page 4-8.
If the EN LED remains off when the GBIC or SFP media are selected, the LED is functioning
properly.
If any of these actions do not produce a functioning LED, contact an authorized service
representative.
If the LINK LED does not come on only when any of the Gigabit Ethernet media are in use:
Check that the router is receiving power.
Check that the correct media type is selected in software. See the Configuring the Native
Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces section on page 4-8.

Check that the media cables are functioning and are completely connected to the NPE-G1 or
NPE-G2.
If GBIC modules are being used, check to be sure they are connected to the NPE-G1.
If SFP modules are being used, check to be sure they are connected to the NPE-G2.
If any of these actions do not produce a functioning LED, contact an authorized service
representative.
If the SLOT ACTIVE LED or the CF ACTV LED on the NPE-G2 does not comes on when the
CompactFlash Disk slot is being used, try inserting a different CompactFlash Disk. If the SLOT
ACTIVE LED or the CF ACTV LED still does not come on, contact an authorized service
representative.
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Troubleshooting the Network Processing Engine or Network Services Engine

The procedures in this section assume that the I/O controller, network processing engine or network
services engine, and router itself are in the original factory configuration, and that you have not made
changes to your configuration file. Also see the troubleshooting chapter of the Network Processing
Engine and Network Services Engine Installation and Configuration guide for the network services
engine Parallel eXpress Forwarding (PXF) processor information.
If the I/O controller ENABLED LED does not go on as expected, make sure the power to the router is
turned off, reseat the network processing engine or network services engine in its slot, and restart the
router.
If the ENABLED LED remains off, the system detected a processor hardware failure. (This LED should
be on in normal operation.) Contact a service representative for instructions.
Troubleshooting the Port Adapter Jacket Card

Check the following to help isolate a problem with the Port Adapter Jacket Card:
Is the PWR (power) LED on?

If yes, the system is operational.
If no, check to be sure that power is turned on to the system. For a DC-powered system, check
to make sure that power has not been turned off at the power source. Then check to be sure that
the Port Adapter Jacket Card has not pulled away from the backplane. Power down the system,
and reseat the Port Adapter Jacket Card.
If no, check to be sure that the Port Adapter Jacket Card is installed in a Cisco 7200 VXR router
with an NPE-G1 installed. If not, remove the Port Adapter Jacket Card and install it in a Cisco
7200 VXR router with an NPE-G1. The Port Adapter Jacket Card does not work with any other
network processing engine or network services engine.
Is the ENABLED LED on?

If no, check to be sure that the Port Adapter Jacket Card is installed in a Cisco 7200 VXR router
with an NPE-G1 installed. If not, remove the Port Adapter Jacket Card and install it in a Cisco
7200 VXR router with an NPE-G1. The Port Adapter Jacket Card does not work with any other
network processing engine or network services engine.
If no, suspect the Port Adapter Jacket Card is not properly seated. Power down the system,
remove the Port Adapter Jacket Card, and reseat it. If the ENABLED LED remains off, contact
a service representative for instructions.
Troubleshooting the Port Adapters or Service Adapters

Check the following to help isolate a problem with the port adapters or service adapters:
Are all adapter ENABLED LEDs on?

Are any adapter ENABLED LEDs off?

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If the ENABLED LED on an individual adapter is off, suspect that the adapter has pulled away
from the midplane. Reseat the adapter in its slot (you do not have to turn off the system power
when removing or replacing port and service adapters). After the system reinitializes the
interfaces, the ENABLED LED on the adapter should go on.
If the ENABLED LED remains off, the system detected a processor hardware failure. (This LED
should be on in normal operation.) Contact a service representative for instructions.

Check the following to help isolate a problem with the cooling system:
When you start up the system, do the fans start operating?

To determine if the fans are operating, listen for them. In noisy environments, place your hand on
the left side of the chassis (when viewing the chassis from the front) to feel for air being forced out
the vents.
If yes, the power to the fan tray is good.
If no, there is a problem with the fan tray or power. See the Troubleshooting the Power
Subsystem section on page 5-6.
The following message, if displayed, indicates that the system has detected an overtemperature
condition or out-of-tolerance power condition inside the chassis.
Queued messages:
%ENVM-1-SHUTDOWN: Environmental Monitor initiated shutdown
If an environmental shutdown results from an out-of-tolerance power condition, the PWR OK LED
goes off, and the system shuts down. (See the Troubleshooting the Power Subsystem section on
page 5-6.) Although an overtemperature condition is unlikely at initial startup, ensure that heated
exhaust air from other equipment is not entering the routers inlet vent, and that there is sufficient
clearance around the sides of the chassis to allow cooling air to flow. See Chapter 2, Preparing for
Installation, the Site Requirement Guidelines section on page 2-3 for preventive site
configurations.
The above message could also indicate a faulty component or temperature sensor. Before the system
shuts down, use the show environment or show environment table command to display the internal
chassis environment. (See Chapter 1, Cisco 7200 VXR Product Overview, the Functional
Overview section on page 1-54, for descriptions of the show environment and show environment
table commands.)
If you experience trouble with the startup that is not resolved with these procedures, contact a service
representative for assistance and further instructions.
Fiber-Optic Cleaning Information

We strongly recommend cleaning all optical connections before reconnecting any optical cables to
equipment. For information about cleaning optical connectors, see the Inspection and Cleaning
Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections document and the Compressed Air Cleaning Issues for
Fiber-Optic Connections document.
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The following information is found in this appendix:
Configuration Bit Meanings, page A-1
Displaying the Configuration Register While Running Cisco IOS, page A-5
Displaying the Configuration Register While Running ROM Monitor, page A-5
Setting the Configuration Register While Running Cisco IOS, page A-6
Setting the Configuration Register While Running ROM Monitor, page A-6

Use the processor configuration register information contained in this appendix to do the following:
Set and display the configuration register value
Force the system into the bootstrap program
Select a boot source and default boot filename
Enable or disable the Break function
Control broadcast addresses
Set the console terminal baud rate
Load operating software from ROM
Enable booting from a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server
Table A-1 lists the meaning of each of the configuration memory bits. Following the table is a more
in-depth description of each setting.
Table A-1
Configuration Register Bit Settings
Bit No.
Hex
Meaning
0003
0x00000x000F
Boot field
06
0x0040
Causes the system software to ignore nonvolatile random-access

memory (NVRAM) contents
07
0x0080
OEM (original equipment manufacturer) bit enabled
08
0x0100
Break disabled
10
0x0400
IP broadcast with all zeros

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Table A-1
Configuration Register Bit Settings (continued)
Bit No.
Hex
Meaning
1112
0x8000x1000
Console line speed
13
0x2000
Boots default ROM software if initial boot fails
14
0x4000
IP broadcasts do not have network numbers
15
0x8000
Enables diagnostic messages and ignores NVRAM contents
Bits 03
The lowest four bits of the processor configuration register (bits 3, 2, 1, and 0) form the boot field.
Table A-2 provides information about the bits settings.
Table A-2
Bits 03 Settings
Boot Field
Meaning
Stays at the system bootstrap prompt (ROM monitor) on a reload or power cycle
Boots the boot helper image as a system image
Full boot process, which loads the Cisco IOS image into Flash memory
2-F
Specifies a default filename for booting over the network from a TFTP server
The boot field specifies a number in binary. If you set the boot field value to 0, you must have a console
port access to boot the operating system manually. Boot the operating system by entering the b command
at the bootstrap prompt as follows:
> b [tftp] flash filename
Definitions of the various command options follow:

bBoots the default system software from ROM
b flashBoots the first file in Flash memory
b filename [host]Boots over the network using TFTP
b flash filenameBoots the file (filename) from Flash memory
If you set the boot field value to a value of 2 through F, and there is a valid system boot command stored
in the configuration file, the router boots the system software as directed by that value. (See Table A-3.)
If you set the boot field to any other bit pattern, the router uses the resulting number to form a default
boot filename for netbooting.
If there are no boot commands in the configuration file, the router attempts to boot the first file in system
Flash memory. If no file is found in system Flash memory, the router attempts to netboot a default file
with a name derived from the value of the boot field (for example, cisco2-7200). If the netboot attempt
fails, the boot helper image in boot flash memory will boot up.
If boot commands are in the configuration file, the router software processes each boot command in
sequence until the process is successful or the end of the list is reached. If the end of the list is reached
without a file being successfully booted, the router will retry the netboot commands up to six times if
bit 13 of the configuration register is set, otherwise it will load the operating system software available
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in ROMmon. If bit 13 is not set, the router will continue to netboot images indefinitely. The default
setting for bit 13 is 0. If bit 13 is set, the system boots the boot helper image found in boot flash memory
without any retries.
The server creates a default filename as part of the automatic configuration processes. To form the boot
filename, the server starts with Cisco and links the octal equivalent of the boot field number, a dash, and
the image name. Table A-3 lists the default boot filenames or actions.
Note
A boot system configuration command in the router configuration in NVRAM overrides the default
netboot filename.
Table A-3
Default Boot Filenames
Action/File Name
Bit 3
Bit 2
Bit 1
Bit 0
Bootstrap mode
ROM software
Flash software
cisco3-<image-name1>
Bit 6
Bit 6 causes the system software to ignore nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) contents.
Bit 7
Bit 7 enables the OEM bit. It disables the bootstrap messages at startup.

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Bit 8
Bit 8 controls the console Break key. Setting bit 8 (the factory default) causes the processor to ignore the
console Break key. Clearing bit 8 causes the processor to interpret Break as a command to force the
system into the bootstrap monitor, halting normal operation. A Break can be sent in the first sixty
seconds while the system reboots, regardless of the configuration settings.
Bit 10 and Bit 14

Bit 10 controls the host portion of the IP broadcast address. Setting bit 10 causes the processor to use all
zeros; clearing bit 10 (the factory default) causes the processor to use all ones. B it 10 interacts with bit
14, which controls the network and subnet portions of the IP broadcast address. Table A-4 shows the
combined effect of bit 10 and bit 14.
Table A-4
Bit 10 and Bit 14 Settings
Bit 14
Bit 10
IP Address (<net> <host>)
Off
Off
<ones><ones>
Off
On
<zeros><zeros>
On
On
<net><zeros>
On
Off
<net><ones>
Bit 11 and Bit 12

Bit 11 and bit 12 in the configuration register determine the baud rate of the console terminal. Table A-5
shows the bit settings for the four available baud rates. (The factory set default baud rate is 9600.)
Table A-5
Bit 11 and Bit 12 Settings
Baud
Bit 12
Bit 11
9600
4800
2400
1200
Bit 13
Bit 13 determines the server response to a bootload failure. If boot commands are in the configuration
file, the router software processes each boot command in sequence until the process is successful or the
end of the list is reached. If the end of the list is reached without a file being successfully booted, the
router will retry the netboot commands up to six times if bit 13 of the configuration register is set,
otherwise it will load the operating system software available in ROMmon. If bit 13 is not set, the router
will continue to netboot images indefinitely. The default setting for bit 13 is 0. If bit 13 is set, the system
boots the boot helper image found in boot flash memory without any retries.
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Bit 15
Bit 15 enables diagnostic messages and ignores NVRAM contents.

The configuration register can be viewed by using the show version or show hardware command.
The following is sample output of the show version command from a Cisco 7206VXR router.
IOS (tm) 7200 Software (C7200-JS-M), Released Version 12.2(20011220:181136) [biff dec21
101]
(sample text omitted)
term1_500 uptime is 1 day, 19 hours, 25 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 00:04:18 UTC Tue Nov 30 1999
System image file is "disk2:c7200-js-mz.dev-test.dec21"
Bridging software.
3 Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
62528K bytes of ATA PCMCIA card at slot 2 (Sector size 512 bytes).
16384K bytes of Flash internal SIMM (Sector size 256K).
Configuration register is 0x0
Displaying the Configuration Register While Running ROM

Monitor
If the bootstrap prompt is >, the o command displays the virtual configuration register currently in
effect. It includes a description of the bits. See the following sample output:
>o
Configuration register + 02x100 at last boot
Bit#
Configuration register option settings:
15
Diagnostic mode disabled
14
IP broadcasts do not have network numbers
13
Boot default ROM software if network boot fails
12-11
Console speed is 9600 baud

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10
09
08
07
06
05
04
03-00
IP broadcasts with ones

Do not use secondary bootstrap
Break disabled
OEM disabled
Ignore configuration disabled
Fast boot disabled
Fan boot disabled
Boot to ROM monitor
If the prompt is rommon1, the confreg command displays the virtual configuration register currently
in effect. It includes a description of the bits. See the following sample output:
rommon1 > confreg
Configuration Summary
enabled are:
load rom after netboot fails
console baud: 9600
boot: the ROM Monitor
Do you wish to change the configuration? y/n
[n]

The configuration register can be set in the configuration mode with the config-register 0x<value>
command. See the following sample output:
Router# config t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTRL/Z.
Router (config)#config-register 0x2142
Router (config)#end
Router#
%SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console

If the prompt is >, the or0x<value> command sets the configuration register. See the following sample
output:
>o/r 0x2102
>
If the prompt is rommon1, the confreg command sets the configuration register. It prompts the user
about each bit. See the following sample output:
rommon1> confreg
Confiuration Summary
enabled are:
console baud: 9600
boot: the ROM Monitor
do you wish to change the configuration
enable diagnostic mode? y/n
[n]:
enable
use net in IP bcast address?
disable use rom after netboot fails?
enable
use all zero broadcast? y/n
y/n
[n]: y
n
y/n [n]:
n
y/n [n]: n
[n]: n
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enable
break/abort has effect? y/n [n]: n
enable
ignore system config info? y/n
[n]:
change console baud rate? y/n [n]: n
change the boot characteristics? y/n
[n]:y
enter to boot:
0 = ROM Monitor
1 = the boot helper image
2 - 15 = boot system
[0]: 2
Configuration Summary:
enabled are:
console baud: 9600
boot: image sepcified by the boot system commands or default to: cisco2-c7200
do you wish to change the configuration? y/n
[n]
You must reset or power cycle for new config to take effect
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connecting port adapter
fiber-optic
description
3-27
GBIC cabling specifications
acronyms
I/O controller
xv
interference
addresses
MAC
3-26
fiber-optic link distance
See also power supply

list of
3-24, 3-26
fiber-optic length
1-50
3-19
3-27
3-19
2-8
pinout, Ethernet port to DTE

1-55
pinout, Ethernet port to hub or repeater
airflow
swapping power
chassis clearance
exhaust
1-62
internal
2-4
monitoring
1-62
3-32
cautions
1-62
changing passwords
4-7
ATM interfaces
2-2
4-19
chassis installation
3-13
chassis overheating
1-62
DC return connection (DC-1)

4-10
AutoInstall
configuring
5-7
captive installation screws
configuring
3-32
UTP straight-through or crossover identification
AppleTalk
configuring
3-32
4-4
description of
xi
DRAM errors
1-26, 1-30, 1-31
I/O controller removal while system operating
auxiliary port
installing blank port adapters
maximum baud rate
1-49, 3-43
3-37, 3-41
RJ-45 signals and pinouts
3-40
1-48
installing power supply filler plates

mixing power supplies
1-58
1-7, 1-10, 1-51
1-6, 1-9, 1-49
network processing engine removal while system

operating 1-58
chassis
clearance
banner
system
1-62
fan noise level
4-2
footprint
1-3
2-6
ground connection procedure
ground receptacles
physical description
cables
AC power
1-50
rack-mounting
3-17
1-6, 1-10
1-51
3-2

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cleaning information for fiber-optic connectors
5-10
clearance
viewing
4-20
configure command
chassis
1-62
commands
config-register
4-19
config terminal
4-14
configure
configure memory command
4-19
configure terminal command
4-19
configuring
AppleTalk
4-11, 4-12
ATM interfaces
4-14
configure memory
4-19
AutoInstall
4-4
configure terminal
4-19
basic router
4-3
confreg
examples
4-18
copy running-config startup-config

enable
line con 0
password
4-10, 4-12
Fast Ethernet
4-11
4-5, 4-6
sample configuration
4-19
IGRP
4-19
4-7
4-19
interfaces
4-19
reset
4-18
setup facility
setup
4-4
synchronous serial
show environment
1-62, 2-4, 5-10
show environment last
1-62
show environment table
1-63, 5-10
show startup-config
4-15, 4-17, 4-18
confreg command
4-14
4-18
connector, DB-25
console port
3-36
5-6
cooling subsystem
1-52
description
1-52
config-register command
4-19
config terminal command
4-14
configuration bit meanings
3-36
console terminal
system banner display
A-1
5-3
troubleshooting
5-10
copy running-config startup-config command
4-4, 4-15,
4-19
critical status level
configuration file
environmental monitor
4-14, 4-15
1-59
CWDM SFP module configurations for NPE-G2
configuration modes
basic
4-12
DB-25 signals and pinouts
4-15
4-20
CompactFlash Disk
saving
4-4
console port
1-55
show running-config
show version
4-15
using configuration mode
4-20
show interfaces
4-12 to 4-14
4-10
reviewing changes
4-19
show diag
4-7
interface parameters
4-19
no shutdown
4-10
global parameters
enable password
reload
4-4, 4-15, 4-19
4-14, 4-18
enable secret
4-14
3-23
4-14
configuration register
A-1
configuration settings
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DC-input power supply
fan, noise level
description
fan failures, shutdown
1-51
See also power supply
configuring
4-11
MII connection
1-59
DC return connection (DC-1) caution
1-49, 3-43
3-33
fiber optic
cable distance
displays
environmental
3-26
link distance
1-62
distance limitations
transmission
1-64
Fast Ethernet
DC power
shutdown
1-3
3-27
fiber-optic cleaning information
5-10
field-replaceable units
2-9
See FRUs
DRAM
SIMM cautions and configurations
1-26, 1-30, 1-31
filler panels
port adapter
2-4
power supply
2-4
Flash Disk
options
EEPROM
MAC address bank
1-57
options
See EMP
1-53
2-2
1-52
FRUs
EMP
avoiding
list of
2-9
enable command
enable secret command
4-19
4-19
environmental monitoring and reporting

description
options
1-62
environmental specifications
3-27
3-26
product numbers
2-7
equipment racks
3-25, 3-26
Gigabit Ethernet
See racks
SFP and GBIC module mode conditioning patch

cords 3-23
2-2
Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)
Ethernet
interface configuration parameters
exhaust air
GBIC
cable specifications
1-59
show commands
1-10
4-14, 4-18
enable password command
ESD
1-52
Flash memory card
electromagnetic pulse
electrostatic discharge
1-53
1-62
4-10
3-24
global parameters
configuring
4-5
4-7
ground connection
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procedure
chassis on a tabletop (general installation)
3-17
receptacles
checking shipping container
1-6, 1-10
2-12
configuring Cisco 7200 VXR
4-3
connecting port adapter cables
connecting power
3-17
NPE
1-6, 1-9
initial configuration information
NSE
1-6, 1-9
port adapter
preparing for
1-54
power supply
addresses
tools for
1-55
4-10
2-3
starting the router
hardware
2-9
2-7
site requirements
1-49
3-19
3-41
grounding the chassis
handles
3-14
4-2
2-1
interface
hardware addresses
configuration
See also MAC addresses

humidity requirements
parameters
2-7
4-10
4-10
4-12 to 4-14
interference
radio frequency
Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
I/O controller
C7200-I/O
See IGRP
1-37
C7200-I/O-2FE/E
C7200-I/O-FE
See IPX
1-35, 1-36
C7200-I/O-GE+E
Internet Protocol
1-39
See IP
1-33
IP
3-19
connectors
configuring
3-19
descriptions
LEDs
Internet Packet Exchange
1-33
C7200-I/O-FE-MII
cables
configuring
normal startup
4-7
5-4
1-32
1-40
troubleshooting
jacket card, port adapter
5-3, 5-7
identifying startup problems
1-48
5-3
IGRP
configuring
4-7
IPX
1-32
5-4
reset button
2-8
4-7
installation
LEDs
brackets on the chassis

chassis in a rack
3-7
3-2
DC OK
4-2
enabled on interface processors
4-2
IN-4
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I/O controller
nonvolatile random-access memory
1-40, 5-4
PCMCIA slots 1 and 2

power supply
See NVRAM
1-41
normal status level
5-6
environmental monitor
1-49, 5-3
using for troubleshooting

I/O controller
no shutdown command
4-19
NPE
5-4
port adapters
5-6
description
power supply
5-3
memory
line con 0 command
1-59, 1-62
1-2, 1-11
1-11
memory specifications and configurations
4-19
removal while system operating

system management functions
troubleshooting
MAC, addresses
1-55
MAC addresses, description
1-57
memory
CompactFlash Disk
Flash Disk
1-52
1-52
Flash memory card
1-52
NPE-100
1-30
NPE-150
1-29
NPE-175
1-27
NPE-200
1-25
NPE-225
1-23
NPE-300
1-21
1-20
NPE
1-11, 1-14
NPE-400
NSE
1-11, 1-14
NPE-G1
1-16
NPE-G2
1-2
messages
environmental
fan failure
5-3
description
3-34
3-23
1-11
mode conditioning Gigabit Ethernet SFP patch cord

description 3-23
memory
system management functions
modifications to configuration
reviewing
1-13
NSE
2-4
MII port pinout
1-58
CWDM SFP module configurations
1-62
1-14
4-15
3-28
1-11
memory specifications and configurations

troubleshooting
NSE-1
1-14
1-13
5-3, 5-9
1-18
numbering
N
network processing engine
logical interface
1-54
port adapter slot
1-54
NVRAM
See NPE
log
network services engine
1-59
saving and viewing contents
4-15
See NSE
noise level
fans
1-3
nonoperating specifications
2-7
operating conditions for chassis
1-51

OL-5013-08
IN-5
Index
operating specifications
logical interface numbering
2-7
out-of-tolerance voltage condition
1-59
overheating
slot numbering
at startup
damage
1-47
1-54
troubleshooting
5-3
1-54
5-6, 5-9
ports
1-59
monitoring
1-59
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet RJ-45 pinouts
preventing
2-4
GBIC cabling specifications
3-30
3-27
power
connecting
DC status
3-41
1-59
subsystem for troubleshooting
Parallel eXpress Forwarding processor
surge suppression
See PXF processor
2-9
power cord
password
recovering lost
description
4-17
password command
and environmental monitor
1-52
disabled
1-52
Flash memory cards

I/O controller
port adapters
LEDs
rack-mount and cable-management kit
1-53
1-6, 1-9, 1-49
1-59
1-6, 1-9, 1-49
procedures
1-3
checking shipping container
plant wiring
guidelines
shutdown
types (caution)
1-47
physical specifications
1-6, 1-9, 1-49
1-49
service adapters
2-4
1-49, 5-3
mixing
1-47
2-12
configuring the Cisco 7200 VXR
2-8
connecting port adapter cables
port
auxiliary, RJ-45 signals and pinouts
3-40
connecting power
console, DB-25 signals and pinouts
3-36
grounding the chassis
auxiliary, signals
3-37

faceplate
1-48
3-41
3-17
3-7
installing chassis on a tabletop (general

installation) 3-14
rack-mounting chassis
1-48
4-3
3-19
installing brackets on the chassis
port, DB-25
3-2
replacing or recovering a lost password
5-6
troubleshooting
5-9
starting the router
connecting cables
3-19
4-20
processor
PXF
2-4
4-17
4-2
viewing system configuration
port adapters
filler
1-59
1-59
filler panels
1-52
1-32
power supplies
5-7
power supply
CompactFlash Disk
Flash Disk
1-50
troubleshooting
4-19
LEDs
5-2, 5-6
1-11
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shutdown
description
1-59
subsystem for troubleshooting
2-9
interface summary (example)
5-3
PXF processor
4-6
System Configuration Dialog (example)
description
SFP module
1-11
troubleshooting
4-6
connections
5-9
3-20
specifications
3-21
shipping container
contents
rack-mount installation
show commands
3-1
show diag
rack-mount kit
hardware
installation
4-20
show environment
2-12
1-62, 2-4, 5-10
show environment, NPE-G2
3-2
show environment last
racks
equipment
2-12
reload command
4-19
replacing or recovering a lost password

reset command
4-17
show hardware
4-20
show interfaces
1-55
show running-config
4-18
reviewing changes to configuration
4-15
show startup-config
show version
RIP
configuring
1-62
show environment table
2-5
4-15
4-15, 4-17, 4-18
4-20
environmental
Routing Information Protocol
fan failure
See RIP
1-59
1-64
power supply
1-59
preventing administrative
processor
See SNMP
4-10
saving the configuration file
4-14, 4-15
2-7
equipment racks
4-12
guidelines
plant wiring
1-47
2-5
2-3
2-8
slot/port numbers for interfaces
4-4
1-55
SNMP
setup facility
banner information (example)
configuration
2-13
environment
service adapters
setup command
site log
site requirements
4-3
serial interfaces
configuring
1-59
Simple Network Management Protocol
4-5
Security Device Manager
4-19
1-59
thresholds
sample configurations
1-63, 5-10
shutdown
4-7
global parameters
1-62
4-4
4-5
configuring
4-6
SNMP management
1-13
specifications
OL-5013-08
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Index
environmental
noise level, fan
physical
2-7
port adapters
1-3
startup
5-2, 5-6
processor subsystem
system
startup problems
DC power
5-9
5-3
two-post equipment racks
1-59
environmental
5-9
PXF (Parallel eXpress Forwarding) processor
5-3
status
interfaces
5-3, 5-7
processor subsystem (troubleshooting)
4-2
troubleshooting
2-5, 3-14
1-62, 2-4
1-55
subsystem (troubleshooting)
I/O controller
NPE
5-9
power subsystem
1-3
5-6, 5-9
5-7
UTP cable
5-9
straight-through or crossover
port adapters
3-32
5-9
subsystems for troubleshooting

cooling
power
5-3, 5-10
5-2, 5-6
processor
voltage
5-3
monitoring
1-59
switch
power
1-51
synchronous serial interfaces

configuring
4-12
system banner
4-2
warnings
power cord
power supply
T
telco-type equipment racks
3-1
temperature
1-59
thresholds
1-1, 2-1
warning definition
xii
wiring
plant
requirements for operation
3-41
safety information
interference
internal chassis
3-41
2-8
2-8
2-7
1-59
terms and acronyms
xv
tools
for installation
2-1
troubleshooting
cooling subsystem
I/O controller
5-3, 5-10
5-7
network services engine

NPE
5-9
5-9
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Document Revision History

Obtaining Documentation xvii

Cisco Product Security Overview xviii

Obtaining Technical Assistance xix

Cisco 7200 VXR Product Overview

Cisco 7204VXR Overview

Cisco 7206VXR Overview

Field-Replaceable Units 1-10

Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide

Input/Output Controller C7200-I/O-GE+E LEDs 1-43

Preparing for Installation

Electrical Equipment Guidelines

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Site Requirement Guidelines 2-3

Cisco 7200 VXR Router Installation Checklist

Installing a Cisco 7200 VXR Router

Rack-Mounting a Cisco 7200 VXR Router 3-2

Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide

Installing the Brackets on the Front of the Chassis 3-8

Installing the Cable-Management Brackets 3-15

Connecting I/O Controller, NPE-G1, or NPE-G2 Cables 3-19

Observing System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration

Starting the System and Observing Initial Conditions

Configuring a Cisco 7200 VXR Router 4-3

Configuring the Interface Transmission and Speed Modes 4-8

Using show Commands to Check the Installation

Replacing or Recovering a Lost Password 4-17

Viewing Your System Configuration

Performing Complex Configurations

Troubleshooting the Installation

Troubleshooting Overview 5-1

Troubleshooting the Processor Subsystem 5-7

Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide

Fiber-Optic Cleaning Information

Configuration Register Information

Displaying the Configuration Register While Running Cisco IOS

Displaying the Configuration Register While Running ROM Monitor

Setting the Configuration Register While Running ROM Monitor

Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide

Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide

Adding NPE-G2 CWDM information.

Adding the NPE-G2 information.

Adding the Port Adapter Jacket Card and new NPE-G1

This version removes the MEM-I/O-D-FLD32M and the

Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide

Cisco 7200 VXR

Describes the physical properties and provides a

Describes safety considerations, tools required, and gives

Installing a Cisco 7200

Describes installing the hardware and connecting the

Describes troubleshooting procedures for the hardware

Provides configuration register information.

Commands and keywords are in boldface.

Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

Elements in square brackets are optional.

Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.

Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by