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Chapter 8 Installing NM-CIDS
Installation and Removal Instructions
Installing NM-CIDS Offline
You can install NM-CIDS in the chassis either before or after mounting the router, whichever is more
convenient.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment. To see
translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information document that accompanied this device.
Caution
ESD can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. Always follow ESD prevention procedures
when removing and replacing cards. For more information see
Site and Safety Guidelines, page 1-17
.
To install NM-CIDS, follow these steps:
Step 1
Turn OFF electrical power to the router.
To channel ESD voltages to ground, do not unplug the power cable.
Step 2
Remove all network interface cables, including telephone cables, from the back panel. The following
warning applies to routers that use a DC power supply:
Warning
Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
To ensure that all power is OFF, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC
circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the OFF position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit
breaker in the OFF position.
Step 3
Using either a #1 Phillips screwdriver or a small flat-blade screwdriver, remove the blank filler panel
from the chassis slot where you plan to install NM-CIDS.
Save the blank panel for future use.
Step 4
Align NM-CIDS with the guides in the chassis and slide it gently into the slot.
Step 5
Push NM-CIDS into place until you feel its edge connector mate securely with the connector on the
motherboard.
Step 6
Fasten the captive mounting screws of NM-CIDS into the holes in the chassis, using a Phillips or
flat-blade screwdriver.
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