Removing a Port Adapter
Caution To prevent system problems, do not remove port adapters from the Catalyst RSM/VIP2 motherboard or attempt to install other port adapters on the Catalyst RSM/VIP2 motherboard, while the system is operating. To install or replace port adapters, first remove the Catalyst RSM/VIP2 from its interface processor slot.
Caution To prevent interface reconfiguration requirements, we strongly recommend that you replace a port adapter with the same type of port adapter you removed.
When only one port adapter is installed on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2, a blank port adapter must fill the empty slot to allow the Catalyst RSM/VIP2 and router chassis to conform to electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions requirements, and so that air flows through the chassis properly. If you plan to install a new port adapter, you must first remove the blank port adapter.
Removing a Port Adapter
Following is the standard procedure for removing a port adapter from a Catalyst RSM/VIP2:
Step 1 Attach an
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Note If you want to install a new port adapter on a Catalyst RSM/VIP2 with a single port adapter, you must first remove the blank port adapter from the port adapter slot in which you want to install the new port adapter.
Step 2 For a new port adapter installation or a port adapter replacement, disconnect any interface cables from the ports on the front of the port adapter (although this is not required). You can remove the Catalyst RSM/VIP2 with cables attached; however, we do not recommend it.
Step 3 Remove the Catalyst RSM/VIP2 from the system. To do so, follow the steps in the Route Switch Module Catalyst
Step 4 Place the removed Catalyst RSM/VIP2 on an antistatic mat.
Step 5 Locate the screw at the rear of the port adapter (or blank port adapter) to be replaced. (See Figure
Catalyst RSM/VIP2 and the
