Document Outline

• Installation and User Guide
• About This Guide
  • ERX Edge Routers
  • Audience
  • Conventions
  • Documentation
    • Abbreviations
  • Using the Online Documentation CD
  • Comments About the Documentation
  • Contacting Customer Support
• ERX System Overview
  • The ERX System
    • ERX-1400 Series
    • ERX-700 Series
  • Where the ERX System Fits In
  • ERX System Modules
    • SRP Module
      • Nonvolatile Storage
    • SRP I/O Module
    • Line Modules
      • Packet Classification
    • I/O Modules
  • Network Management Tools
    • CLI Management
    • SNMP MIB Management
    • NMC-RX Device Management System
  • Redundancy Features
    • SRP Modules
      • NVS Cards
    • Line Modules
    • Power
    • Fans
  • The Next Step
• Installing the ERX System
  • Before You Begin
  • Unpacking the ERX-1400 Series
  • Unpacking the ERX-700 Series
  • Freestanding Installation
  • Rack-Mounted Installation
    • Safety Guidelines
    • Installation
  • The Next Step
• Installing ERX Modules
  • Overview
    • Slot Groups
      • Slot Groups for the ERX-1410 System
      • Slot Groups for the ERX-700 Series
    • Combinations of Line Modules
    • Replacing and Managing Modules
    • Hot-Swapping Modules
    • Required Tools and Safety Items
  • Protecting Modules and Slots
    • Order of Installation
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Installing SRP I/O and SRP Modules
    • Installing an SRP I/O Module
    • Installing an SRP Module
  • Installing Line Modules and Their I/O Modules
    • Installing a Line or I/O Module
  • Removing a Module
  • Installing Components for Line Module Redundancy
    • Installing the Line Modules
    • Installing the Redundancy Midplane
    • Installing the I/O Modules
    • Verifying the Installation
  • The Next Step
• Cabling the ERX System
  • Before You Begin
  • Cabling Your ERX System
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Cabling the Power Input Module
  • Cabling the SRP I/O Module
    • External Timing Ports
    • Console Ports
  • Cabling I/O Modules
    • Cabling BNC Connectors
    • Cabling RJ-45 Connectors
    • Cabling RJ-48C Connectors
    • Cabling LC Duplex Connectors
    • Cabling SC Duplex Connectors
    • Cabling SMB Connectors
    • Cabling X.21/V.35 Connectors
    • Cabling Redundant Ports
  • The Next Step
• Accessing the ERX System
  • Setting Up Management Access
  • Console Port Setup
    • Using HyperTerminal
    • Connecting Directly to the ERX System
    • Assigning an IP Address
  • Telnet Setup
  • SNMP
  • The Next Step
• Powering Up the System
  • Before You Power Up the System
  • Powering Up
    • Initialization Sequence
  • Status LEDs
  • Powering Down
  • The Next Step
• Maintaining the ERX System
  • Required Tools and Items
  • Storing Modules and Components
  • Upgrading NVS Cards on SRP Modules
    • Upgrading a System That Contains One SRP Module
    • Upgrading a System That Contains Two SRP Modules
    • Replacing an NVS Card
  • Replacing SFPs on GE I/O Modules
    • Removing SFPs
    • Installing SFPs
    • Verifying the Installation
  • Cleaning the System
  • Replacing Fan Trays
    • ERX-1400 Series
      • Removing the Fan Tray
      • Installing the Fan Tray
    • ERX-700 Series
      • Removing the Fan Tray
      • Installing the Fan Tray
• Troubleshooting
  • Diagnosing Problems
    • Power Failure
    • LED Activity
    • Module Cables
    • Initialization Sequence
  • Troubleshooting Power Failures
  • Understanding Status LEDs
    • LED Identification
    • LED Activity During Booting
    • Abnormal LED Activity
    • Redundancy Status
  • Monitoring Temperatures of Modules
  • Resetting Line Modules and SRP Modules
  • Double-Bit Errors on SRP Modules
    • Detecting Double-Bit Errors
    • Fixing Double-Bit Errors
• System Specifications
• Module Specifications
  • Module Assemblies and Model Compatibility
  • Performance Specifications
  • Connection Information
    • Cable Lengths for X.21/V.35 Cables
• Cable Pinouts
  • SRP I/O Module
  • CT1 and CE1 I/O Modules
• Preparing Your Site
  • Your Preinstallation Responsibilities
  • Environmental Requirements
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Rack Requirements
    • Mechanical Requirements
    • Space Requirements
  • Cabling Recommendations
• Installing ERX System Software
  • Overview
    • Identifying the Software Release File
  • Installing Software When a Firewall Exists
    • Task 1: Obtain the Required Information
    • Task 2: Access Privileged Exec Mode
    • Task 3: Configure IP on an Interface
    • Task 4: Mount the CD on the Network Host
    • Task 5: Configure Access to the Network Host
    • Task 6: Enable the FTP Server on the ERX System
    • Task 7: Identify the Files to Transfer
    • Task 8: Transfer Files to the User Space
    • Task 9: Install Files on the System Space
    • Task 10: Save the Current Configuration
    • Task 11: Reboot the System
  • Installing Software When a Firewall Does Not Exist
    • Installing Software in Normal Operational Mode
      • Task 1: Obtain the Required Information
      • Task 2: Access Privileged Exec Mode
      • Task 3: Configure IP on an Interface
      • Task 4: Configure Access to the Network Host
      • Task 5: Mount the CD on the Network Host
      • Task 6: Copy the Software Release File
      • Task 7: Save the Current Configuration
      • Task 8: Reboot the System
    • Installing Software in Boot Mode
      • Task 1: Obtain the Required Information
      • Task 2: Access the Boot Mode
      • Task 3: Assign an IP Address
      • Task 4: Configure Access to the Network Host
      • Task 5: Mount the CD on the Network Host
      • Task 6: Copy the Software Release File
      • Task 7: Reboot the System
  • Copying Release Files from One ERX System to Another
  • Upgrading Systems That Are Operating with Two SRP Modules
• Declaration of Conformity
• Index