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Creating a Site Log, Inspecting the Router

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Creating a Site Log Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the Router Creating a Site Log The site log provides a record of all actions related to the router. Keep it in an accessible place near the chassis where anyone who performs tasks has access to it. Use the installation checklist to verify steps in the installation and maintenance of the router. Site Log entries might include the following information: • Installation progress-Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log. Make entries as each procedure is completed. • Upgrade and maintenance procedures-Use the site log as a record of ongoing router maintenance and expansion history. A site log might include the following events: - Installation of network modules - Removal or replacement of network modules and other upgrades - Configuration changes - Maintenance schedules and requirements - Maintenance procedures performed - Intermittent problems - Comments and notes Inspecting the Router Do not unpack the router until you are ready to install it. If the final installation site will not be ready for some time, keep the chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage. When you are ready to install the router, proceed with unpacking it. The router, cables, publications, and any optional equipment you ordered may be shipped in more than one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you received all the following items: • Router • 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord • Rack-mount brackets • Ground lug • Cable guides (for Cisco 3725 routers) • RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable • RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable • Optional equipment (such as network connection cables or additional rack-mount brackets) • Cisco 3725 Router Quick Start Guide, if applicable • Cisco 3745 Router Quick Start Guide, if applicable • Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series, and Cisco 3700 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document Inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything appears to be damaged, or if you encounter problems installing or configuring your router, contact customer service. Warranty, service, and support information is in the quick start guide that shipped with your router. Cisco 3700 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 OL-2180-07

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Cisco 3700 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide
OL-2180-07
Chapter 2
Preparing to Install the Router
Creating a Site Log
Creating a Site Log
The site log provides a record of all actions related to the router. Keep it in an accessible place near the
chassis where anyone who performs tasks has access to it. Use the installation checklist to verify steps
in the installation and maintenance of the router. Site Log entries might include the following
information:
Installation progress—Make a copy of the installation checklist and insert it into the site log. Make
entries as each procedure is completed.
Upgrade and maintenance procedures—Use the site log as a record of ongoing router maintenance
and expansion history. A site log might include the following events:
Installation of network modules
Removal or replacement of network modules and other upgrades
Configuration changes
Maintenance schedules and requirements
Maintenance procedures performed
Intermittent problems
Comments and notes
Inspecting the Router
Do not unpack the router until you are ready to install it. If the final installation site will not be ready
for some time, keep the chassis in its shipping container to prevent accidental damage. When you are
ready to install the router, proceed with unpacking it.
The router, cables, publications, and any optional equipment you ordered may be shipped in more than
one container. When you unpack the containers, check the packing list to ensure that you received all the
following items:
Router
6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord
Rack-mount brackets
Ground lug
Cable guides (for Cisco 3725 routers)
RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable
RJ-45-to-DB-25 adapter cable
Optional equipment (such as network connection cables or additional rack-mount brackets)
Cisco 3725 Router Quick Start Guide,
if applicable
Cisco 3745 Router Quick Start Guide
,
if applicable
Cisco 2600 Series, Cisco 3600 Series, and Cisco 3700 Series Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information
document
Inspect all items for shipping damage. If anything appears to be damaged, or if you encounter problems
installing or configuring your router, contact customer service. Warranty, service, and support
information is in the quick start guide that shipped with your router.