Cisco Systems OL-6256-17 manual Prerequisites Required Tools and Equipment

Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Line Cards, PLIMs, and Associated Components

How to Install or Remove an MSC, FP, or LSP

Prerequisites

Note See Chapter 1, “Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Overview,” for information on MSC slot types, numbers, widths, and locations.

Caution Remove or install only one line card at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the router to complete the preceding tasks before removing or installing another line card. The router may indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures.

Caution Do not carry an MSC by the bracket attached to the faceplate.

Required Tools and Equipment

You need the following tools and part to perform this task:

•ESD-preventive strap

•Medium flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver

•MSC, FP, or LSP line card (see the product data sheet for ordering details).

Steps

To install a line card, see Figure 4-23and follow these steps:

Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 8-Slot Line Card Chassis Installation Guide

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