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OL-12842-01
Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access
Routers
Revised: 6/7/07, OL-12842-01
Overview
This document provides information you should know before and during installation of Cisco interface
cards in Cisco access routers, and contains the following sections:
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Recommended Practices for Cisco Interface Cards, page 1
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Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers, page 5
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Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Network Modules, page 18
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Removing or Replacing Cisco Interface Cards for Cisco Access Routers, page 20
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Installing Cisco Interface Cards on the Cisco ICS 7750, page 21
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Installing Other Accessories in Cisco Interface Cards, page 25
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Where to Go Next, page 27
Recommended Practices for Cisco Interface Cards
This section describes recommended practices for safe and effective installation of the hardware
described in this document, and includes the following sections:
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Safety Recommendations
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
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General Maintenance Guidelines for Cisco Interface Cards
Safety warnings included in this section apply to all Cisco interface cards used on Cisco access routers.
Note
Recommendations and warnings for specific interface cards are documented in the chapter specific to
the interface card.