Cisco 7513, Cisco7513-MX, and Cisco 7576 Card Cage and Backplane Assembly Replacement Instructions 9
Removing and Replacing Processor Modules
Removing and Replacing Processor Modules
Before you can replace the card cage and backplane assembly, you need to remove all processor
modules installed in the card cage, and then replace them after the new card cage assembly is in
place. The term processor module refers to the RSP2, RSP4, or RSP8 and all interface processors.
Note Alwaysuse the ejector levers when installing or removing processor modules. A module that
is partially seated in the backplane will cause the system to hang and subsequently crash.
Timesaver Tosave time when you reinstall the processor modules in the card cage and reconnect
interface cables, use the “Port and Slot Configuration Worksheet”section on page 23 to note which
cables are connected to which interface processor ports.
Timesaver Before you can remove the card cage and backplane assembly, youmust remove all
processor modules and both powersupplies. Plan this procedure so that you can minimize its effects
on your system.

Removing Processor Modules

To remove processor modules, follow these steps:
Step 1 Turn off power to the chassis. If two power supplies are installed, the power switch on
each supply must be in the off (O) position.
Step 2 Attach an ESD-preventive strap between you and an unpainted chassis surface.
Step 3 If there is not enough slack in the network interface cables to remove the processor
module without straining the cables, disconnect anycables attached to the interface ports.
Step 4 You must pull each processor module straight out of its slot. Ensure that there are no
obstructions that will prevent you from doing so, such as a power strip on a rack post,
networkconnection devices attached to adjacent processor modules, or extensive cabling
in front of the processor slots.
Step 5 Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws at both ends of the processor
module. (See Figure 5a.)
Step 6 Place your thumbs on the ejector levers on both ends of the processor module (see
Figure 5c) and simultaneously pull them both outward to release the processor module
from the backplane connector.
Step 7 Grasp the processor module handle with one hand and place your other hand under the
carrier to support it. Pull the processor module straight out of the slot, keeping it at a
90-degree orientation to the backplane. (See Figure 7 on page 12.)
Step 8 Place the removed processor modules in the black cardboard racks that were provided
with the original equipment packaging. (See Figure 6.) You can place all 13 processor
modules in these holders.