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CiscoXR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation
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Removing and Installing GBICs
Figure16 Removing and Replacing a GBIC
Inserting a GBIC into the Gigabit Ethernet Interface
To insert a GBIC into the Gigabit Ethernet interface, follow these steps:
Step1 Attach an ESD wrist or ankle strap and follow its directions for use.
Step2 Locate the alignment groove on the GBIC. (See the enlargement in Figure16 on page 25.) Position the
GBIC so that this groove is in the position shown in the enlargement to ensure that the 20-pin plug on
the GBIC is in the correct position.
Caution To prevent damage to the GBIC plug and receptacle before you insert the GBIC into the GBIC slot on
the Gigabit Ethernet interface, ensure that the plug and alignment groove are matched.
Step3 Squeeze the tabs on each side of the GBIC using your thumb and forefinger, and insert the GBIC into
the GBIC slot on the Gigabit Ethernet interface. (See Figure 16 on page 25.)
1Locking tab 2Locking tab 3Alignment groove
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