The Nokia 7250 IXR-X1 is a high-density, 1RU fixed-configuration interconnect router designed for data center, WAN, and edge computing environments. This guide provides the essential steps for physical installation, cabling, and initial setup based on official hardware documentation. 1. Hardware Overview & Specifications 7250 IXR-X1
is part of the IXR-X series, offering high-performance throughput in a compact form factor. Form Factor: 1RU (4.5 cm / 1.75 in height). System Capacity: Up to 9.6 Tb/s (Half Duplex). Interface Ports: 4 x 400GE QSFP-DD ports. 32 x 100/40GE QSFP28/QSFP+ ports.
Control Interfaces: Console, management port, USB, and an internal SD/SSD slot for booting.
Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable Power Supply Units (1+1) and three modular replaceable fans. 2. Pre-Installation Requirements
Before beginning the physical installation, ensure the following site requirements are met:
Power: Modular AC (200V to 240V) or DC (-48V to -60V) power feeds.
Cooling: The unit supports both front-to-back and back-to-front airflow options. Ensure the rack provides adequate ventilation for the selected airflow direction. Space: Standard 19-inch rack mounting space is required. 3. Physical Installation Steps nokia 7250 ixr x1 installation guide
For detailed chassis-specific instructions, refer to the Nokia 7250 IXR-X Chassis Installation Guide . Mounting the Chassis:
Attach the provided mounting brackets to the sides of the IXR-X1 chassis.
Lift and slide the chassis into the rack, securing it with rack screws. Grounding the Unit:
Connect a grounding cable to the designated grounding lug on the rear of the chassis to prevent electrical damage. Installing Power Supplies (PSUs):
Insert the modular AC or DC PSUs into the rear slots until they click into place.
Connect the power cords to the PSUs and secure them using the built-in clips. Connecting Management and Console: The Nokia 7250 IXR-X1 is a high-density, 1RU
Plug a standard RJ-45 console cable into the Console port for initial CLI access.
Connect the Management port to your out-of-band management network. 4. Initial Software Setup & Booting 7250 IXR-X1 typically boots SR Linux from an internal SSD. 7250 IXR Hardware Documentation Hub
SR Linux:
set system management-interface
set management-instance
set eth0 address 192.168.1.2/24
set eth0 gateway 192.168.1.1
Apply with commit (SR Linux uses candidate config model).
SR OS:
configure system
management-interface
port 1/1/mgmt0
address 192.168.1.2/24
gateway 192.168.1.1
commit
7250-X1You will see a login prompt after approximately 3–5 minutes. Apply with commit (SR Linux uses candidate config model)
Use the included RJ-45 to DB-9 cable (or USB-C to RJ-45 adapter).
Serial settings:
Terminal emulator: PuTTY, minicom, or screen (macOS/Linux).
# Linux/macOS example
screen /dev/ttyUSB0 115200
Before physically handling the chassis, verify the following:
After installation, run this validation:
save config or commit save in SR OS/Linux).