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Appendix A Repackaging the Router
Repackaging the Routers
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Cisco XR 12416 Router Chassis Installation Guide
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Removing the Front Covers

Remove all of the front covers from the chassis as instructed in the “Removing the
Chassis Front Covers” section on page 3-7. You will install them on the chassis
after it has been secured on the shipping pallet?

Disconnecting RP Cables

You must disconnect any cables that are connected to the RP console port,
auxiliary port, or either of the Ethernet ports, RJ-45 or MII. Identify each of the
RP cable connections and write them down on a piece of paper before you
disconnect the cables. After disconnecting the cables, remove them from the
chassis and place them safely aside.
Refer to the following descriptions in Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation. for
information on RP cables:
GRP Console and Auxiliary Port Connection Guidelines, page 2-24
PRP Console and Auxiliary Port Connection Guidelines, page 2-27
GRP Ethernet Connection Equipment, page 2-29
PRP Ethernet Connection Equipment, page 2-36

Disconnecting Alarm Card Cables

You must disconnect any cable that is connected to the external alarm port on
either or both of the alarm cards. Identify the alarm cable connections and write
them down on a piece of paper before you disconnect the cables. After
disconnecting the cables, remove them from the chassis and place them safely
aside.
For information on alarm card cables, refer to the Alarm Card Connection
Guidelines” section on page 2-33.

Disconnecting Power Cables from the Power Shelf

If your router is equipped with either the standard or optional AC-input power
shelf, disconnect the AC-input power cords from their receptacles on the back
panel of the power shelf as instructed in the “Removing and Installing the
Standard One-Level AC-Input Power Shelf” section on page 5-32.