User guide

3-2 Cisco 2500 Series Access Server User Guide

Required Tools and Parts

Following are the tools and parts required to install the access server:

• Flat-blade screwdrivers: small, 3/16-inch (0.476 cm), and medium, 1/4-inch (0.625 cm)

• ESD-preventive wrist strap

• A thread-forming screw (not included), to attach a ground wire to the protective

grounding terminal on the chassis rear panel

• Rubber feet for desktop installation.

• Rack-mount brackets (used for rack-mounting or wall-mounting) and hardware

(optional), including screws you must provide for rack-mounting and wall-mounting.

• An interface cable for each interface you will connect.

In addition, you might need the following external equipment:

• Channel service unit/digital service unit (CSU/DSU) for the serial interfaces.

• Ethernet transceiver or Token Ring media attachment unit (MAU).

• Console terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software)

conﬁgured for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 2 stop bits. A terminal is required

unless you are using the AutoInstall procedure. See the section “Connecting the

Console Terminal and Modem” later in this chapter for the procedure to connect a

console terminal.

• Modem for remote system access (optional).