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Performing Other Configuration Tasks
•Copying Files to a Flash Memory Medium
•Copying a Cisco IOS Software Image onto a Flash Memory Card
•Copying Cisco IOS Software Images between Flash Memory Cards
•Copying System Configuration Files between RP Memory and a Flash Memory Card
•Recovering from Locked Blocks in Flash Memory Cards

Installing and Removing a Flash Memory Card in a RP

The RP has two PCMCIA slots (see Figure 4-3)—slot 0 on the left and slot 1 on the right—
that accommodate the Flash memory cards that are used for storing system software
images. Both PCMCIA slots can be used simultaneously.
To install a Flash memory card, perform the following steps:
Step1 Facing the RP faceplate, hold the Flash memory card with the connector end of
the card toward the slot and the label facing to the right (see Figure4-3a).
Step2 Insert the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in the connector
at the back of the slot (see Figure4-3b). The ejector button pops out when the
card is seated.
Note The Flash memory card is keyed for proper insertion. The ejector button
will not pop out unless the card is properly inserted. Part of the card remains
outside the slot, even when it is properly seated. Do not attempt to force the card
deeper into the slot after the ejector button pops out.
To remove a Flash memory card, perform the following steps:
Step1 To eject the card, press the ejector button to free the card from the connector at
the back of the slot (see Figure 4-3c).
Step2 Remove the card from the slot and place it in an antistatic bag for ESD
protection.