Cisco Systems 7600 Installing and Configuring Route Switch, Processors and Supervisor Engines

C H A P T E R 3

Installing and Configuring Route Switch

Processors and Supervisor Engines

This chapter describes how to install and configure a route switch processor or supervisor engine. It also provides instructions for connecting to the console and uplink ports on the module.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Preparing for Installation or Removal, page 3-1

•Determining Module Location, page 3-3

•Installing a Supervisor Engine or Route Switch Processor, page 3-4

•Removing a Supervisor Engine or Route Switch Processor, page 3-7

•Hot Swapping (OIR) Modules, page 3-8

•Connecting to the Console Port, page 3-9

•Connecting to the Uplink Ports, page 3-10

•Using Flash Memory Cards, page 3-12

•Power Management and Environmental Monitoring, page 3-14

•Determining Software Feature Support, page 3-14

•Configuring a Supervisor Engine or Route Switch Processor, page 3-14

Preparing for Installation or Removal

Before you attempt to install a supervisor engine or route switch processor in the router, be sure to:

•Review the safety precautions and electrostatic discharge guidelines in the “Safety Precautions for Module Installation and Removal” section on page 3-2and the “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage” section on page 3-2.

•Make sure you have on hand the tools required for the installation. (See the “Tools Required for Module Installation” section on page 3-3.)

•Determine which chassis slot to install the module in. (See the “Determining Module Location” section on page 3-3.)

•Consider cabling for the console and uplink ports. (See Appendix B, “Cable and Connector Specifications.”)

Cisco 7600 Series Router Supervisor Engine and Route Switch Processor Guide

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