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Chapter 9 Connected Grid Modules
Installing Modules in the Router
Installing a Module in an Online Router
The Cisco Connected Grid Device Manager (Device Manager) is used to install a module in an online
router. Device Manager is a Windows-based application that field technicians can use to manage the
Cisco 1000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR 1000) over WiFi or Ethernet.
Note
The Device Manager can only be used on routers using the Cisco CG-OS operating system. It will not
work on routers using the Cisco IOS operating system.
For routers using the Cisco IOS operating system, modules must be installed when the router is offline.
Note
For instructions on how to install a module in an online router, see the “Manage Modules” and “Add a
Module” sections in the “Using the Device Manager” chapter of the
Cisco Connected Grid Device
Manager Installation and User Guide
on Cisco.com.
Note
This is a general installation procedure for installing modules in the chassis of an online router. For
hardware installation and software configuration steps that are specific to your module, see the
installation and configuration guide for the module, at:
www.cisco.com/go/cg-modules.
Removing a Module from an Offline Router
To remove a module from an offline router:
Step 1
Disconnect the router from AC power and disable any installed battery backup units by following the
steps in the
“Powering Off the Router”
chapter.
Step 2
Open the chassis door by following the steps in the
“Opening the Router Chassis”
chapter.
Step 3
Remove any antenna cables that are connected to module. This step is specific to the module type.
Note
Refer to the installation and configuration guide for the module, at
www.cisco.com/go/cg-modules.
Step 4
Use the screwdriver to loosen the module captive screws (two per module) from the connectors on the
router front panel.
Item
Description
Quantity
1
Module guide edge
Slide module guide edge along the module guide (inside the slot)
when inserting module.
2
Captive screws
Two captive screws hold each module (and module slot cover) in
place in the module slot.
3
Slot module guide
Slide module guide edge along the module guide (inside the slot)
when inserting module.
4
Module slot cover
Module slots WITHOUT modules installed should be covered with
a module slot cover.