Chapter 5 Maintaining the Router
Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis
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Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis
This section contains the procedures to remove cards from the card cages in the
chassis. For additional information about specific types of cards, see
Chapter 1,
“Product Overview”
.
Removing and Replacing RP and Line Cards from the Upper and
Lower Card Cages
This section describes the procedures for removing and installing a router
processor (RP) card or a line card from the upper or lower card cage. The upper
and lower card cages have 9 slots, and the lower card cage is a reverse image of
the top card cage. Alarm cards can only be installed in their specific slots which
are labeled as “Alarm Card”.
Caution
Handle all cards by the metal card carrier edges only; avoid touching the board or
any connector pins. After removing a card, carefully place it in an antistatic bag
or similar environment to protect it from ESD and dust in the optic ports
(fiber-optic line cards).
Use the following procedure to remove and replace a line card or RP from the card
cage:
Step 1
Disconnect any cables from the card.