Cisco Systems OL-7861-01 manual Removing and Installing EPAs

Removing and Installing EPAs

Removing and Installing EPAs

The Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card ships with 0, 1, 2, or 3 EPAs installed. If you need to add or change an EPA, follow the procedures in these sections:

•Removing an EPA from the Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card, page 15

•Inserting an EPA into a Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card, page 17

Figure 6 shows an exploded mechanical view of a Gigabit Ethernet EPA with three line card SFP receptacles, an SFP module, and a duplex LC-type cable.

Figure 6 Removing and Replacing EPAs

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Removing an EPA from the Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card

You can remove an EPA from the Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card with or without the SFP modules installed.

To remove an EPA from your Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card, use Figure 7 on page 16 as a reference and follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its directions for use.

Step 2 Disconnect the LC-type fiber-optic cable connector from the SFP module.

Note which cable connector plug is TX and which is RX for reattachment.

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