Cisco Systems 3631, 2691 manual Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal

March 2002

Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal

Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card from an External Slot

Complete the following steps to remove a CompactFlash memory card from an external slot:

Caution If the CF LED is lit or blinking, do not remove the CompactFlash memory card. The router might reload, or the CompactFlash memory card can be damaged.

Step 1 Locate the CompactFlash memory card in its slot in the front panel of the chassis. (See Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3.)

Step 2 Move the release button, located next to the slot, to its fully extended position, and press the button to unseat the card.

Step 3 Carefully pull the card out of the slot.

Step 4 Place the removed CompactFlash memory card on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding bag.

Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card in an External Slot

Complete the following steps to install a CompactFlash memory card:

Step 1 Locate the CompactFlash memory-card slot in the front panel of the chassis. (See Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3.)

Step 2 With the label facing up, insert the connector end of the CompactFlash memory card into the slot until the card is seated in the connector and the release button is pushed out. The card is keyed so that it cannot be inserted wrong.

Step 3 Pull the release button out and move it to the left, to latch the card in the slot.

Step 4 Refer to the “Formatting Procedures for CompactFlash Memory Cards” section on page 20 for instructions on formatting the CompactFlash memory card.

Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal

Complete the appropriate procedure below for installing or removing a CompactFlash memory card mounted internally on the CPU/mainboard. To access the internal CompactFlash memory card, you need to either remove the chassis cover or slide the CPU/mainboard out, depending on the platform. For Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631, and Cisco 3725 routers, refer to the “Removing the Chassis Cover” section on page 9. For Cisco 3745 routers, refer to the “Removing a Plug-in CPU/Mainboard” section on page 7.

If you have questions or need assistance, see the “Obtaining Technical Assistance” section on page 32.

Internal CompactFlash memory card connectors are located as shown in Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, and Figure 7.

Installing and Formatting Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631 and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory Cards

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