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PA-8T-232 Synchronous Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
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Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes the general equipment, safety, and site preparation requirements for installing the
Cisco PA-8T-232 port adapter. This chapter contains the following sections:
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Required Tools and Equipment, page 2-1
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Software and Hardware Requirements, page 2-2
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FCC Class A Compliance, page 2-9
Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and parts to install a port adapter. If you need additional equipment, contact
a service representative for ordering information.
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PA-8T-232(=) port adapter.
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Catalyst RSM/VIP2 (for installation in the Catalyst 5000 family switches). For information about
the specific VIP2 models that support the PA-8T-232, see the
Requirements” section on page 2-2
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Catalyst 6000 family FlexWAN module (for installation in the Catalyst 6000 family switches).
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VIP (for installation in Cisco 7000 series or Cisco 7500 series chassis only).
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Cisco 7304 PCI Port Adapter Carrier Card (for installation in a Cisco 7304 router).
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PA-8T-232 compact serial cable (PA-8T-232 compact serial cables are available only from
Cisco Systems; they are not available from outside commercial cable vendors).
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Number 1 Phillips and a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver (for VIP installation only).
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Number 2 Phillips screwdriver.
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Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD)-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist
strap included with all upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares.
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Antistatic mat.
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Antistatic container.
