Because the router is just a specialized computer, the boot process is the same as most computers.
Power Up the Router (17.4.1)
Before you begin any equipment installation, it is important to read the Quick Start guide and other documentation that is included with the device. The documentation contains important safety and procedural information.
Step 1. Securely mount the device to the rack (see Figure 17-13).
Figure 17-13 Mounting the Chassis in a Rack
Note
Figure 17-13 shows a typical scenario of mounting the chassis in a rack.
Step 2. Ground the device (see Figure 17-14).
Figure 17-14 Attaching the Ground Wire to the Chassis
Step 3. Connect the power cable (see Figure 17-15).
Figure 17-15 Power Input Connector
Step 4. Connect a console cable. Configure the terminal emulation software on the laptop and connect the laptop to the console port, as shown in Figure 17-16.
Figure 17-16 Attaching a Console Cable to the Device
Step 5. Turn on the router (see Figure 17-17).
Figure 17-17 The Power Switch
Step 6. Observe the startup messages on the laptop as the router boots up (see Example 17-1).
Example 17-1 Cisco 4200 ISR Bootup Messages
Located isr4200-universalk9_ias.16.09.04.SPA.bin
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Package header rev 3 structure detected
IsoSize = 486723584
Calculating SHA-1 hash…Validate package: SHA-1 hash:
calculated 4155409B:CC0DB23E:6D72A6AE:EA887F82:AC94DC6A
expected 4155409B:CC0DB23E:6D72A6AE:EA887F82:AC94DC6A
RSA Signed RELEASE Image Signature Verification Successful.
Image validated
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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.
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Cisco IOS Software [Fuji], ISR Software (X86_64_LINUX_IOSD-UNIVERSALK9_IAS-M),
Version 16.9.4, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2019 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 22-Aug-19 18:09 by mcpre
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