Installing Main Memory

Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004

Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals. Statement 43

Warning Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026

Installing Main Memory

This section contains the following information:

Items Shipped

Installation Procedure

Items Shipped

Table 1 shows the items shipped with a DIMM unit.

Table 1

Items and Their Quantities Shipped with a DIMM Unit

Item

Memory module

ESD wrist strap

Quantity

1

1

Installation Procedure

To install a DIMM in a Cisco 880 series ISR, follow these steps:

Step 1 Open the chassis according to the instructions in the “Opening the Chassis” section on page 8 Step 2 Locate the DIMM socket on the system board. See Figure 1 for the location of the DIMM socket.

Installing Memory and Power Over Ethernet in Cisco 880 Series Integrated Services Routers

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Cisco Systems 880 Series manual Installing Main Memory, Items Shipped

880 Series specifications

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