Powering On the T1600 Router
After you have connected the control and switching planes between the T1600 router and the TX Matrix Plus router, power on the T1600 router and monitor the boot process.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Switch the
circuit breakers on one of the power supplies to the on position (|).
If the system is completely powered off when you power on the power supply, the Routing Engine boots as the power supply completes its startup sequence. If the Routing Engine finishes booting and you need to power off the system again, see the T1600 Core Router Hardware Guide.
- Observe the LEDs on the power supply faceplate.
If the power supply is correctly installed and is functioning properly,
the PEM OK LED blinks momentarily, then lights steadily.
Note: After a power supply is powered on, it can take up to 60 seconds for status indicators—such as the output status LEDs on the power supply, the command display output, and messages on the LCD display on the craft interface—to indicate that the power supply is functioning normally. Ignore error indicators that appear during the first 60 seconds. After powering on a power supply, wait at least 60 seconds before turning it off.
- Repeat the procedure for the remaining power supply.
- On an external management device connected to the console or auxiliary port of the CIP in the T1600 router, monitor the startup process to verify that the system has booted properly.
