Cisco Systems PA-FE-TX Removing a Port Adapter, 4 VIP2-50 with an PA-FE-FX in Port Adapter Slot

Removing a Port Adapter

Figure 3-4 VIP2-50 with an PA-FE-FX in Port Adapter Slot 0

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PA-FE-FX port adapter in slot 0

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Blank port adapter in slot 1

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Removing a Port Adapter

Use the following standard procedure to remove a port adapter from a VIP2:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap between you and an unfinished chassis surface.

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 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 VIP2s with cables attached; however, we do not recommend it.

Step 3 Remove the VIP2 from the system. To do so, follow the steps in the section “Removing a VIP2” in the configuration note Second-Generation Versatile Interface Processor (VIP2) Installation and Configuration , which shipped with your VIP2. Place the removed VIP2 on an antistatic mat.

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