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Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes the general equipment, safety, and site preparation requirements for installing
the PA-FE-TX and PA-FE-FX Fast Ethernet port adapters. The chapter contains the following
sections:
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List of Parts and Tools, page 2-1
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Software and Hardware Requirements, page 2-2
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Safety Guidelines, page 2-3
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FCC Class B Compliance, page 2-6
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.
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PA-FE-TX(=) or PA-FE-FX(=) port adapter, and one of the following:
— VIP2-15(=), VIP2-20, VIP2-40(=), or VIP2-50(=) (For specific VIP2 model information,
— Cisco 7100 series router with at least one available port adapter slot
— Cisco 7200 series router with at least one available port adapter slot
— Cisco uBR7200 series universal broadband router with at least one available port adapter slot
•
Cables appropriate for the port adapter's interfaces (RJ-45 and multimode optical fiber cables are
not available from Cisco Systems; they are available from outside commercial cable vendors)
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Number 1 Phillips and a 3/16-inch, flat-blade screwdriver
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Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all
upgrade kits, FRUs, and spares
see the "Software and Hardware Requirements" section on page 2-2)
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