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Installing RPMs and Line Cards
The C-Series System accommodates eight line cards and two RPMs.
Route Processor Modules
The C-Series system requires the installation of at least one Route Processor Module (RPM); two are
recommended.
• One RPM provides 48 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card.
• Two RPMs provides 96 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card.
RPMs are designed to be installed in either the R0 or R1 slot (see Figure 2-1 ). Do not force RPMs into
line cards slots. RPMs are keyed differently than line cards to prevent improper installation.
NOTE: If your system contains two RPMs, both RPMs must contain the same software image.
RPM Label and LEDs
Table 5-1 describes the RPM LED states and the RPM front panel.
Table 5-1. RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions
Section Label Description
Management Console Port Use this RJ-45 jack for the initial system boot, as well as system configuration and
monitoring. Modem connection is not supported on the Console.
10/100/1000
Ethernet Use this non-routable Ethernet port to download images and manage the system. FTP and
Telnet operations are supported. This port is an RJ-45.
Port LEDs:
L/A:
Blinking Amber: 100M speed
Solid Amber: 1G speed
Off: 10M speed
Speed:
Blinking Green: Link detected/ Activity
Solid Green: Link detected/ No Activity
Off: No Link/ Card Offline
Alarm LED Red: Major Alarm—a critical condition exists (such as a severe over temperature condition).
See
Alarms for more information.
Flashing red: Minor Alarm—a serious condition exists (such as a single fan failure or a line
card failure). See
Alarms for more information.
Unlit: no alarm conditions.