Installing a Port Adapter

Step 4 Carefully slide the new port adapter into the port adapter slot until the connector on the port adapter is completely seated in the connector on the motherboard.

Step 5 Replace the screw in the rear of the port adapter slot. (See Figure 3-5 for its location.) Do not overtighten this screw.

Step 6 Reinstall the VIP2 in the system. To do so, follow the steps in the section “Installing a VIP2” in the configuration note Second-Generation Versatile Interface Processor (VIP2) Installation and Configuration , which shipped with your VIP2.

Step 7 If the interface cables are disconnected, reconnect the interface cables to the port adapters.

This completes the procedure for installing any type of port adapter on the VIP2. Proceed to Chapter 7, “Installing PA-FE Port Adapter Interface Cables,” to connect the necessary cables to your port adapter.

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Cisco Systems PA-FE-FX, PA-FE-TX manual Installing a Port Adapter

PA-FE-FX, PA-FE-TX specifications

Cisco Systems PA-FE-TX and PA-FE-FX are essential components in the realm of network switching and connectivity. These Peripheral Adapter modules are designed for use in Cisco 7000 series routers, catering to the needs of high-performance networking and offering robust features.

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