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Cisco ASR 9001 and Cisco ASR 9001-S Routers Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter3 Installing Modules and Cables in the Chassis
Installing and Removing Modular Port Adapters
Table 3 -5 describes the 1-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet modular port adapter LEDs.
Installing and Removing Modular Port Adapters
These sections describe how to install or remove modular port adapters (MPAs) on the
Cisco ASR 9001 Router.
•Handling Modular Port Adapters (MPAs), page 3-8
•Online Insertion and Removal, page3-9
•Modular Port Adapter (MPA) Installation and Removal, page3-10
•Optical Device Installation and Removal, page3-11
•Checking the Installation, page3-11

Handling Modular Port Adapters (MPAs)

Each modular port adapter (MPA) circuit board is mounted on a metal carrier, and is sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Before you begin installation, refer to the Cisco ASR 9000 Series
Aggregation Services Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Guide for a list of parts and tools required
for installation.
Caution Always handle the modular port adapter (MPA) by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the modular
port adapter (MPA) components or connector pins. (Figure3-7.)
When a bay is not in use, a blank ASR 9000 MPA Slot Filler (A9K-MPA-FILR) must fill the empty bay
to allow the router to conform to electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions requirements and to
allow proper airflow across the installed modules. If you plan to install a modular port adapter (MPA) in
a bay that is not in use, you must first remove the blank.
Table3-5 1-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Modular Port Adapter LEDs
LED Label Color State Meaning
A/L Off Off Port is not enabled.
Green On Port is enabled and the link is up.
Amber On Port is enabled and the link is down.
STATUS Off Off Modular port adapter power is off.
Green On Modular port adapter is ready and operational.
Amber On Modular port adapter power is on and good, and the
modular port adapter is being configured.