About This Manual

The IGS Hardware Installation and Reference covers the initial hardware installation procedures for the Cisco Systems IGS network server product. It will guide you through the initial hardware installation, startup, and modification of your IGS system. Instructions are also provided for replacing Erasable Programmable Read-only Memory (EPROMs) integrated circuits and Single Inline Memory Modules (SIMMs), and for constructing your own serial cables.

Audience and Scope

The IGS Hardware Installation and Reference is directed to the person who is responsible for the installing and maintaining the Cisco IGS^{^TM} network server. To use this guide, you should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices, and preferably have experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician.For a tutorial on initial software configuration, refer to the Cisco Router Products Getting Started document. For more advanced configuration applications, refer to the Cisco Router Products Configuration and Reference.

Document Organization and Use

The IGS Hardware Installation and Reference provides information for installing and modifying a Cisco IGS/L or IGS/R system.

The major sections of the IGS Hardware Installation and Reference include:

"About This Manual"--This section describes the audience and scope of this guide, the document conventions used within, and lists the organization of major topics. It also contains references to other documents which might be useful, and information for ordering them.
"Service and Support"--Provides warranty and maintenance information, and instructions for getting help by contacting Cisco Customer Service and the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
Chapter 1, "IGS Product Overview"--Contains an overview of the Cisco IGS network server.
Chapter 2, "Initial Hardware Installation"--Includes unpacking instructions, installation descriptions, and cable connections descriptions.
Chapter 3, "Modifying the IGS"--Includes general safety instructions, procedures for opening up the IGS, describes EPROM software replacement and upgrade procedures for increasing primary memory by adding SIMMs.
Chapter 4, "Cable Specifications"--Provides cable illustrations, cable pinouts, and signal descriptions for synchronous serial and Ethernet cables.
Appendix A, "IGS Configuration Registers"--Describes the hardware and software configuration registers and the procedures for changing the default factory settings.
Appendix B, "Bootstrap Diagnostic Tests"--Describes procedures for testing system memory and the central processor unit (CPU) using the bootstrap diagnostic tests and command options.
Appendix C, "Installation Instructions for the IGS Rack/Wall Mount and Slide Assembly Kit"--Describes the procedures for mounting the Cisco IGS on a wall, or in an equipment rack, with the optional Rack/Wall Mount and Slide Assembly kit.
Glossary--Defines common terminology and abbreviations.
Index--Lists page references for quick access to subjects.

Document Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:

Screen type shows information displayed on a terminal screen.

Boldface type highlights command names within the text.

Italicized type is used to show command variables, to emphasize new terms, for special emphasis, and for the titles of books and periodicals.

A string is defined as a nonquoted set of characters. The following is a set of instructions and an example showing correct usage. Note that while instructed to answer "yes," the correct input excludes use of quotes.

Example:

When you invoke the setup command from the EXEC, a prompt will ask if you want to "continue with the configuration dialog" before going into the interactive process. Another "yes" to continue; answer "no" to quit out of the program.


Gateway#setup
                 --- System Configuration Dialog ---
At any point you may enter a question mark (?) for help. Refer to the Getting Started Guide for additional help. Default settings are in square brackets ([ ]).
Continue with configuration dialog? [yes]: yes

Note is a special paragraph that means reader take note. It usually refers to helpful suggestions for the reader, the writer's assumptions, or references to materials not contained in this document.

Caution is a special paragraph that means reader be careful. It can denote actions that are capable of resulting in the loss of data or files, or causing damage to the equipment.

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