Cisco Systems PA-4R manual Checking Hardware and Software Compatibility, List of Parts and Tools

Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites

Checking Hardware and Software Compatibility

To check the minimum software requirements of Cisco IOS software with the hardware installed on your router, Cisco maintains the Software Advisor tool on Cisco.com. This tool does not verify whether modules within a system are compatible, but it does provide the minimum IOS requirements for individual hardware modules or components.

Note Access to this tool is limited to users with Cisco.com login accounts.

To access Software Advisor, click Login at Cisco.com and go to Technical Support Help—Cisco TAC: Tool Index: Software Advisor. You can also access the tool by pointing your browser directly to http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/support/CompNav/Index.pl.

Choose a product family or enter a specific product number to search for the minimum supported software release needed for your hardware.

List of Parts and Tools

You need the following tools and parts to install a port adapter. If you need additional equipment, contact a service representative for ordering information.

•PA-4R(=) port adapter and one of the following:

–VIP2-15(=), VIP2-20=, VIP2-40(=)

–Cisco 7200 series router with at least one available port adapter slot

•The appropriate Cisco IOS software (For specific Cisco IOS software prerequisites, refer to the section “Software and Hardware Requirements” on page 2.)

•Cables appropriate for the port adapter’s interfaces (Token Ring cables are not available from Cisco Systems; they are available from outside commercial cable vendors.)

•Number 1 Phillips and a 3/16-inch, flat-blade screwdriver.

•Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all upgrade kits, FRUs, and spares.

Safety Guidelines

Following are safety guidelines that you should follow when working with any equipment that connects to electrical power or telephone wiring.

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