Network Router User Manual
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Cisco XR 12416 Router Installation Guide
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About This Guide
Audience
The Cisco XR 12416 Router Installation Guide is written for hardware installers
and system administrators of Cisco routers.
This publication assumes that the user has a substantial background in installing
and configuring router and switch-based hardware. The reader should also be
familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices, and have experience as an
electronic or electromechanical technician.
This installation guide contains procedures for installing the router hardware.
Document Organization
This installation and configuration guide is organized into the following chapters
and appendixes:
• Chapter 1, “Product Overview,” provides an introduction to the router with a
description of system components.
• Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation,” describes safety considerations, tools
required, an overview of the installation, and procedures you should perform
before the actual installation.
• Chapter 3, “Installing the Router,” provides instructions for installing the
hardware and connecting the external network interface cables.