Install Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Flash Memory Cards

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A Flash memory card that ships with your Cisco 7513 or Cisco 7576 contains the Cisco IOS software image to boot your router. You do not need to format it.

The RSP has two PC Card slots—slot 0 and slot 1—into which you can install a Flash memory card. In the RSP2, RSP4, and RSP8, the orientation is vertical. PC Card slot 0 is on the left and slot 1 is on the right (as shown).

Note A Flash memory card can be inserted and removed with the system power on. Both PC Card slots can be used at the same time.

Step 1 To eject the card, press the appropriate eject button until the card is free of the connector at the back of the slot (see C).

Step 2 Remove the card from the slot and place it in an antistatic bag to protect it.

Step 3 Face the front panel of the RSP, and hold the Flash memory card with the connector end of the card toward the slot (see A).

The label should face right.

Note The Flash memory card is keyed and cannot be seated the wrong way. The eject button will not pop out if the card is not properly inserted.

Step 4 Insert the card into the appropriate slot until the card completely seats in the connector at the back of the slot and the eject button pops out toward you (see B).

Note The card does not insert all the way inside the RSP; a portion of the card remains outside of the slot. Do not attempt to force the card past this point.

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Cisco Systems 7576 quick start Install Field Replaceable Units FRUs, Flash Memory Cards

7576 specifications

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