Cisco Systems ISR4451XK9 manual Removing and Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card

Chapter 6 Installing and Upgrading Internal Modules and FRUs

Removing and Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card

Removing and Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card

This section describes installing and replacing CompactFlash (CF) memory cards in Cisco ISR 4451-Xs. It contains the following sections:

•Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 6-36

•Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card, page 6-36

•Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card, page 6-37

Note You must turn off the power supply to the router to replace a CompactFlash Memory card. A CompactFlash memory card must be inserted in order to run a Cisco IOS XE software image.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

CF memory cards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are handled improperly. ESD results in complete or intermittent failures.

To prevent ESD damage, follow these guidelines:

•Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.

•Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface.

•Place CF memory cards on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding bag. If the card will be returned to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding bag.

•Avoid contact between the card and clothing. The wrist strap protects the card from ESD voltages on the body only; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.

•Do not remove the wrist strap until the installation is complete.

Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).

Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card

To remove a CF memory card from the chassis, perform the following steps:

Caution Do not remove a CF memory card from the chassis while it is being accessed. Cisco recommends not removing the CF when in Cisco IOS-XE at all. Either power the system off or fall back to the rommon prompt, if removing the CF. .

Step 1 Read the “Safety Warnings” section on page 6-2section and disconnect the power supply before you perform any module replacement.

Step 2 Remove the fan tray. For instructions on removing the fan tray, see “Replacing the Cisco ISR 4451-X Fan Tray” section on page 6-34.

Step 3 Remove the CF cover by placing a flat-blade screwdriver in the slot and pushing sideways against the tensioner to release the cover door.

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