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Installing and Replacing Hardware
Step 3
Carefully align the I/O module with the Cisco 6260 backplane connectors on the upper front side of
the chassis.
Step 4
Hold the I/O module vertically and align the holes on the I/O module over the two retaining screws.
Step 5
Carefully press the I/O module onto the Cisco 6260 connectors on the chassis backplane until the I/O
module is seated fully.
Step 6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver and two retaining screws to attach the I/O module to the chassis.
Step 7
Connect the E3 trunk if you are installing an E3 I/O module. See the installation chapter in this guide
that corresponds to your configuration for E3 trunk and subtend connection procedures.
Step 8
Connect the E1 trunk if you are installing an E1 I/O module. See the installation chapter in this guide
that corresponds to your configuration for E3 trunk and subtend connection procedures.
Note
The next step is optional.
Step 9
Connect the external alarm device and BITS clock to the wire-wrap pins on the I/O module at the top of
the chassis. See the installation chapter in this guide that corresponds to your configuration for alarm
and BITS clock connection procedures.
6.3.5.2 Removing an I/O Module
Complete the following steps to remove the I/O module from the Cisco 6260 chassis.
Note
It is not necessary to power off the Cisco 6260 system to remove and replace the I/O module.
Timesaver
We recommend that you label each cable and wire at both ends to identify its destination.
Step 1
Connect a grounding strap to the ESD grounding jack that is located on the top right of the Cisco 6260
card cage.
Step 2
Disconnect the E3 BNC connectors from P1, P2, and P3 on the E3 I/O module, if applicable.
Step 3
Disconnect the T1/E1 RJ-45 cables from the RJ-48 receptacle connectors on the E1 I/O module,
if applicable.
Step 4
Remove all wire-wrap pin connections from the I/O module.
Step 5
Locate the two retaining screws on the faceplate of the I/O module that secure it to the Cisco 6260
chassis (
Figure 6-7
).