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Chapter 5 Maintaining the Cisco 12404 Internet Router
Removing and Replacing an RP or Line Card
Step 2
Identify the RP or line card to be replaced and write down the following
information:
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The RP cable connections on the RP.
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The number and type of RP or line card, so that you will know the location of
the card when you re-install it or the replacement, in the card cage.
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The network interface cable connection ports, on the RP or line card.
Step 3
On RPs, and line cards with multiple ports, start with the left port on the card and
disconnect the interface cable connectors from each of the ports.
Step 4
After all of the interface cables are disconnected, loosen the two captive screws
on the cable-management bracket and pull the bracket away from the card.
Step 5
Loosen the two ejector lever captive screws at each end of the RP or line card
faceplate.
Step 6
Simultaneously pivot the ejector levers away from each other to unseat the RP or
line card from the backplane connector and rotate each ejector lever outward away
from the faceplate. See
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Caution
Fully remove each RP or line card from the slots. Do not allow the line card to rest
partially inserted into the slots as this will damage the EMI shielding on the RP
or line card in the slot directly below.
Step 7
Grasp the edges of the card carrier with both hand to support it and fully remove
the RP or line card from the slots.
Step 8
Immediately place the RP or line card in an antistatic bag to protect it against ESD
and to prevent dust from getting to the fiber-optic connectors on fiber-optic line
cards.
If you plan to return the defective unit to the factory, repackage it in the shipping
container you received with the replacement RP or line card.
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