Compatibility Requirements

Installation Prerequisites

•When you remove a processor module, place it card side up on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding bag. Immediately place the module in a static shielding bag if you need to return it to the factory.

•Avoid contact between electronic equipment and clothing. Antistatic straps only protect the equipment from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.

Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms.

There are no restrictions on installing an RSP7000 in a Cisco 7000 series router, provided that you ensure the following:

•You install the RSP7000 in the 7000 RSP slot—slot 5 in the Cisco 7000, see Figure 1, or slot 3 in the Cisco 7010, see Figure 2

•You have an RSP7000CI already installed in the 7000 CI slot—slot 6 in the Cisco 7000, see Figure 1, or slot 4 in the Cisco 7010, see Figure 2

(Refer to the section “What Is the Cisco 7000?” on page 2, or the section “What Is the Cisco 7010?” on page 3.)

For SIMM upgrades, you must obtain the replacement SIMMs from an approved vendor. To ensure that you obtain the latest available product and vendor information, obtain the list from one of the following sources:

•Cisco Information Online (CIO). If you have a CIO account, you can access the list remotely. (See the section “Cisco Information Online” at the end of this document.)

•Technical Assistance Center at 800 553-2447, 408 526-7209, or send an e-mail message to tac@cisco.com.

•Customer Response Center at 800 553-6387, 408 526-7208, or send an e-mail message to cs-rep@cisco.com.

Although the PCMCIA card and SIMM speciﬁcations are deﬁned in the manufacturers’ part numbers, they must meet the following requirements:

•Flash PCMCIA card and DRAM SIMMs must be obtained from an approved vendor

•Minimum DRAM speed is 60 nanosecond (ns)

•Maximum SIMM height is 1 inch

Online Insertion and Removal—An Overview

OIR allows you to remove and replace CxBus interface processors while the system is operating; you do not need to notify the software or shut down the system power. This section describes the mechanical functions of the system components and stresses the importance of following the correct procedures to avoid unnecessary restarts or card failures. This section is for background information only. Subsequent sections provide speciﬁc procedures for removing and installing an RSP7000.

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