About This Manual

This section discusses the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco ASM-CS Hardware Installation and Maintenance publication. It also lists related Cisco publications.

Document Objectives

This publication contains the installation and maintenance procedures for the Cisco Systems ASM-CS communication server. It will guide you through the initial site preparation, installation, and startup of your new Cisco product. Once your hardware is installed, you will use the appropriate companion publications to configure your system. As you use the Cisco product, the maintenance chapters in this publication will help you with the general care and upkeep, as well as provide some general information on maintenance requirements. In the future, when ordering additional Cisco Systems hardware, software, and firmware upgrades, individualized configuration notes will ship with each part ordered. These configuration notes are listed in the section "Related Cisco Documentation."

Audience

Setting up and maintaining a network requires the knowledge and expertise of people with a variety of skills. In many environments, the people responsible for installing and maintaining hardware and wiring are not the ones who configure the software and administer the network. This publication provides information specific to installing and maintaining the Cisco product. To use this publication, you should be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices, and preferably have experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician. Descriptions of software-driven configuration commands and the procedures for implementing them are contained in the companion publications provided in the section "Related Cisco Documentation."

Document Organization

The organization of this publication follows a recommended linear installation sequence; starting with Chapter 1, "Product Overview," and continuing through Chapter 3, "Installing the ASM-CS." The length of time it takes you to cover each chapter depends on the configuration you are installing.

This publication also includes information that you may not need at initial installation, but that is useful when upgrading or adding components to the system. Additional reference information is included in the appendixes.

Following are the chapters and appendixes included in this publication:

Chapter 1, "Product Overview," describes the ASM-CS product, components, and interface options.
Chapter 2, "Preparing for Installation," is a preparatory section that describes site considerations, safety measures, tools required, unpacking instructions, and any procedures you should perform before actual installation.
Chapter 3, "Installing the ASM-CS," provides information about cabling and rack mounting the ASM-CS. An installation checklist is included to keep track of what should be done. Illustrations of the connectors used with interface cables are included.
Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting the ASM-CS," provides general troubleshooting information to help you become quickly operational. This chapter shows you how to test for problems with system memory and the central processor unit (CPU) cards using the bootstrap program. It also provides a summary of the bootstrap diagnostic tests and command options.
Chapter 5, "ASM-CS Maintenance," provides general descriptions of the ASM-CS components, a list of tools and equipment with which to maintain the ASM-CS, procedures for accessing the chassis interior and components, and procedures for user-configurable options.
Appendix A, "Cabling Specifications," list the cables necessary to connect the Cisco product to your network and the respective pinouts for building your own cables.
Appendix B, "Reading LED Indicators," includes LED descriptions that can indicate the source of potential and current problems. This appendix is helpful in troubleshooting the ASM-CS operation.
Appendix C, "Industry-Standard Wiring Plans," lists the telephone industry color code scheme for 25-pair wires, including the pin numbers.
Appendix D, "Operating Conditions for the U.K.," provides the guidelines and agency specifications for using these products in the United Kingdom.
Appendix E, "References and Recommended Reading," contains a list of additional readings.

Document Conventions

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

Command descriptions use these conventions:

Commands and keywords are in boldface.
Variables for which you supply values are in italics.
Elements in square brackets ([ ]) are optional.
Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated by a vertical bar (|).

Samples use these conventions:

Terminal sessions are printed in a screen font.
Information you enter is in a boldface screen font.
Nonprinting characters are shown in angle brackets (<>).
Information the system displays is in screen font, with default responses in square brackets ([ ]).

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to materials not contained in this publication.

Time Saver Indicates a procedure or hint that may save you time.

Caution Means reader be careful. You are capable of doing something that might result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warning Means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and standard practices for preventing accidents.

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