Ethernet Line Card Installation March 14, 2012 Document Part Number: OL-7861-01 This guide contains instructions for installing Ethernet line cards in supported Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers. Also included are basic troubleshooting techniques to help in line card installation. Contents This installation guide includes the following sections: •...
1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card Router Hardware Installation For hardware installation information for Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers, refer to the installation guide for your router. The guide includes information on the router switch fabric and how it affects operation of the line card, as well as line card slot locations, slot width, and other requirements.
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The Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers must have a full set of switch fabric cards installed to support the Note requirements of the Ethernet line cards. See the appropriate Cisco 12000 Series Router installation guide for information about the switch fabric and other related requirements.
Cisco IOS XR Interface and Hardware Component Command Reference, Release 3.2 • • Cisco IOS XR Release 3.2 Release Notes for Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers See the “Obtaining Documentation”...
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4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE Line Card The 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE line card provides Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers with four optical Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on a single line card, using field replaceable SFP modules. The line card provides high-speed connections to other network devices, such as another Cisco XR 12000 Series Router, other routers, or layer-2 and layer-3 switches that support Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
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The 10X1GE-SFP-LC-B version of this card is not shown. The 10X1GE-SFP-LC-B model of the 10-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet line card is enhanced with minor hardware features that are not available with the original design. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Alphanumeric LEDs Port (provided by SFP module)
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Maximum Distance Table 14 on page Table 14 on page “Gigabit Ethernet SFP Modules” section on page 48 “Line Card Memory” section on page Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Product Overviews 10X1GE-SFP-LC Alphanumeric LEDs Connector Type...
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The 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet line card provides the supported Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers with one optical 802.3ae 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface. This interface provides a high-speed connection to other network devices, such as Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers, or to other routers or layer-2 or layer-3 switches that support 10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Place removed Ethernet line cards board-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding bag. If you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding bag. OL-7861-01 “Laser Safety” section on page Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Preparing for Installation...
Therefore, separate procedures and illustrations for other Cisco routers are not included in this publication. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation “Product Overviews” section on page 4 summarized the hardware requirements for each Ethernet line card.
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use. Step 1 OL-7861-01 Removing and Installing a Line Card Figure 4 as a reference and follow these steps: Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation...
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Secure the line card blank to the chassis by tightening its captive screws. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Line Card Removal and Installation Line card 4b.)
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If they do not catch, try reinserting the line card until the ejector lever hooks are fully latched. (See OL-7861-01 “Removing and Installing Fiber-Optic “Removing a Line Card Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing a Line Card Figure...
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For information on installing SFP modules, see the page For information on installing interface cables, see the Cables” section on page Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Ejector Levers “Removing and Installing EPAs” section on page “Removing and Installing GBICs” section on page “Removing and Installing SFP Modules”...
L H - L / S X / - 3 G E E P A R X P L I N K I V E A C T Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing EPAs “Verifying and...
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To prevent ESD damage, handle EPAs by the card carrier edges only. Avoid touching the EPA printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins. Caution Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation 11, and place the line card on a clean, flat surface. Figure...
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Step 1 First, read the yellow caution label on the EPA. Figure 8 shows a sample of this caution label. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation OL-7861-01...
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The connectors must be engaged without any angular misalignment. Engaging the connectors at an angle Caution will cause damage to the connectors. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Locations of Labels and Reference Points on the EPA OL-7861-01...
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Figure 9 Figure Figure 10 shows two side views of the EPA and line card. Figure 9 Mating the Connector of the EPA to the Line Card Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation OL-7861-01...
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EPA, as shown in Figure 11 Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Side Views - Mating the Connector of the EPA to the Line Card ˚...
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Rear Outer Corners of the EPA (Close-up) PUSH PUSH BOTH BOTH CORNERS CORNERS INSTALL INSTALL Press on the White Labels on the EPA Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing EPAs Figure 13 to ensure...
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to insert and tighten the screw on the EPA, 3 to 5 in-lbs, as shown in Figure Step 5 Caution Apply no more than 5 in-lbs of torque when tightening the screw. Figure 14 Inserting and Tightening the Screw on the EPA Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation OL-7861-01...
Cisco strongly recommends that you disconnect all fiber-optic cables before removing or installing a GBIC. OL-7861-01 Figure Inserting the 2 screws on the Faceplate of the Line Card Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing GBICs “Laser...
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Locate the tabs on either side of the exposed portion of the GBIC and squeeze them with your thumb and Step 3 forefinger, as you gently pull the GBIC out of the GBIC slot. (See arrows in Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Figure 16.)
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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 OL-7861-01 Removing and Replacing a GBIC Locking tab Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing GBICs Alignment groove Figure 16 on page 25.) Position the Figure 16 on page 25.)
Bale Clasp SFP Module The bale clasp SFP module has a clasp that you use to remove or install the SFP module. (See Figure 17 Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Bale Clasp SFP Module Figure 17.)
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Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger and carefully remove it from the port, as Step 4 shown in Figure OL-7861-01 Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing SFP Modules...
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Place the removed SFP module on an antistatic mat, or immediately place it in a static shielding bag if Step 5 you plan to return it to the factory. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing a Bale Clasp SFP Module 4 O C...
The mylar tab SFP module has a tab that you pull to remove the module from a port. (See OL-7861-01 Installing a Bale Clasp SFP Module into a Port Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing SFP Modules Figure 19.)
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Place the removed SFP module on an antistatic mat, or immediately place it in a static shielding bag if you plan to return it to the factory. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Mylar Tab SFP Module Figure 21.)
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SFP module snaps into the hole in the receptacle. OL-7861-01 Installing a Mylar Tab SFP Module Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing SFP Modules Figure 22.)
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Gently press the actuator button on the front of the SFP module until it clicks and the latch mechanism Step 3 activates, releasing the SFP module from the port. (See Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation 23.) Actuator Button SFP Module Figure 24.)
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Step 5 you plan to return it to the factory. OL-7861-01 Removing an Actuator Button SFP Module from a Port Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing SFP Modules 4 O C 4 8 / S...
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The slide tab SFP module has a tab underneath the front of the SFP module that you use to disengage the module from a port. (See Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Installing an Actuator Button SFP Module...
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If you pull on the SFP module without disengaging the tab, you can damage the SFP module. OL-7861-01 Slide Tab SFP Module Disengaging the Slide Tab Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing and Installing SFP Modules Figure 27.)
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Insert the SFP module into the appropriate slot and gently push on it until it snaps into the slot tightly. Step 3 (See Figure 29.) Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Removing a Slide Tab SFP Module 4 O C 4 8 / S R P - S...
Cisco XR 12000 Series Routers include a cable-management system that organizes the interface cables entering and exiting the router, keeping them out of the way and free of sharp bends.
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This section describes the line card cable-management bracket. cable-management bracket; Figure 30 Figure 31 Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Figure 31 shows the multiport line card cable-management bracket. Single-Port Line Card Cable-Management Bracket Multiport Line Card Cable-Management Bracket...
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For single-port line card cable-management brackets, loosen the captive installation screw on the cable-management bracket and remove the bracket from the line card. OL-7861-01 Figure 33.) Avoid any kinks or sharp bends in the cable. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation 32.)
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Figure 32 Chassis cable-management tray Velcro straps Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Multiport Line Card Cable-Management Installation and Removal (4-Port OC-48c/STM-16c DPT Line Card Shown) Line card cable-management bracket Fiber cable OL-7861-01...
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Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use. OL-7861-01 Single-Port Line Card Cable-Management Bracket Installation and Removal (1-Port OC-192c/STM-64c DPT Line Card Shown) Interface cable Line card cable-management bracket Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation...
Media-Dependent Interface (MDI) port wiring standard, as opposed to the Media-Dependent Interface-crossed (MDI-X) wiring scheme found on many hubs and repeaters. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation 32.) 33.) Avoid any kinks or sharp bends in the cable.
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1. EIA/TIA-568 or EIA-TIA-568 TSB-36 compliant. 2. Cisco Systems does not supply Category 5 UTP RJ-45 or 150-ohm STP MII cables. Both are available commercially. 3. AWG = American Wire Gauge. This gauge is specified by the EIA/TIA-568 standard.
GBIC laser optics. Table 10 GBIC Module/ Connector WS-G5484= SC connector WS-G5486= SC connector Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Ethernet GBIC Laser Optic Parameters Type Wavelength Shortwave (multimode shorthaul) 850 nm Defined by 1000BASE-SX standard, IEEE 802.3...
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–19 to –3 dBm 0 to +5 dBm –23 to 0 dBm +1 to +5 dBm –31 to –7 dBm Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Cabling and Specifications Fiber Type Distance 10/9 micron SMF 43.5 miles (70 km)
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SFP modules. Figure 35 Component side of line card Top surface of SFP module Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation SFP Module and Fiber-Optic Cable Card carrier side of line card Figure 35.) The module has...
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Wavelength Cable Short wavelength 850 nm (multimode short haul) Long wavelength 1310 nm (single-mode long haul) Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Cabling and Specifications Receive Typical Maximum Sensitivity Distance –17 dBm 984 feet (300 meters) 32,808 feet (10,000 meters) –19 dBm...
LC-type or SC-type connectors to connect an Ethernet interface on the Ethernet line card in your Cisco XR 12000 Series Router to another Ethernet interface, router, or switch. Fiber optic cables are not available from Cisco Systems. They can be purchased from cable vendors.
Although the line cards differ, the process of removing and installing interface cables is basically the same. Therefore, separate procedures and illustrations are not included in this publication. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Simplex LC Cable Connector Spring-action disconnect latch...
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Detach the line card cable-management bracket and optical fiber cable bundle from the line card and Step 5 place it carefully out of the way. (See OL-7861-01 Figure 40 (showing one possible arrangement) and follow Figure 40B.) Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Cabling and Specifications...
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Installing Fiber-Optic Interface Cables Use two simplex SC or LC connectors or one duplex SC or LC connector (refer to Figure 42 on page Optical fiber cables are available from cable vendors. These cables are not available from Cisco Systems. Note Warning Invisible radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is connected, so avoid exposure to radiation and do not stare into open apertures.
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Attaching Simplex or Duplex Fiber Cables (SFP Module) Top surface of SFP module Card carrier side of line card Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Cabling and Specifications Figure Component side of line card L IN K...
Return loss is also an important factor. Return loss specifies the amount of reflected light: the lower the reflection, the better the connection. The best physical contact connectors have return losses of better than –40 dB, but –20 to –30 dB is more common. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Simplex cables Duplex cable...
Type RJ-45 100BASE-T Copper Cables For an 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card with RJ-45 ports, use an EIA/TIA–568-compliant cable with MDI wiring and RJ-45 connectors to connect your Cisco XR 12000 Series Router to another router or switch. Figure 43 shows a typical RJ-45 connector.
The different operating states of the status LEDs on the Gigabit Ethernet line card are shown in OL-7861-01 “Alphanumeric LEDs” section on page Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Verifying and Troubleshooting the Installation 60.) Table...
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Note It is normal for some displayed messages to appear too briefly to be read. Also, some messages listed in Table 18 Table 19 Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Status LED Descriptions Color/Activity Description Green •...
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Fabric downloader has been launched and is running. Cisco IOS software is being downloaded into line card memory. Cisco IOS software is waiting for the fabric to be ready. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Verifying and Troubleshooting the Installation Source MBus controller...
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DONE MSTR WAIT CLOK WAIT Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Meaning Line card is obtaining the Cisco IOS version. Line card is enabled and ready for use. Cisco IOS software is being launched. Cisco IOS software is transitioning to active.
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Field diagnostics were completed successfully. Launching power-on self-test (POST). Unknown state. Line card is administratively down. Incorrect hw-module slot srp command entered. Required hw-module slot srp command not entered. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Verifying and Troubleshooting the Installation Source...
For more information on troubleshooting and diagnostics, refer to the installation and configuration guide that came with your Cisco 12000 Series Router. Step 5 Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation OL-7861-01...
Four packet memory sockets (not user serviceable) • Four TLU/PLU memory sockets (not user serviceable) • Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Engine 2 Line Card Memory Locations Packet memory RX DIMM0 Packet memory RX DIMM1 PLU DIMM (not user serviceable)
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DE CL AS SE / S R P - I R - L Four packet memory SODIMM sockets (not field serviceable) Four TLU/PLU memory SODIMM sockets (not field serviceable) Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Line Card Memory...
Table 21 Total Route Memory Cisco Product Number 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Engine 4 Line Card Memory Locations M A T A C T C LA S S 1...
2. This option is only compatible with the 4-Port Ethernet line cards and is for replacement only. If you are upgrading or replacing line card route and packet memory, refer to the Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Memory Replacement Instructions publication for installation procedures and the most up-to-date memory options.
Both DIMM sockets operate in the same general way. Figure 48 Figure 49 Use the socket release levers to eject the DIMM. Step 4 Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation DIMM Socket with Dual Release Levers DIMM Socket with Single Release Lever Figure Figure...
DIMMs that you want to remove. Figure 50.) Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Line Card Memory 48), pull down both levers at the same time to eject 49), pull the lever to eject the DIMM.
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(See retaining clip. Some line cards do not require a retaining clip. Note Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Handling a DIMM through Step 7 to install any remaining DIMMs for your memory configuration.
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SODIMM; or the pins in the SODIMM socket. OL-7861-01 Remove Retaining Clip from Memory Module Socket Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Line Card Memory Figure 52...
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use. Step 1 Place the line card on an antistatic mat so that the faceplate is nearest to you. Step 2 Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Moving the Plastic Latch Away from the SODIMM Figure 53b.) Removing a 144-pin SODIMM Module 45 º...
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SODIMM; or the pins in the SODIMM socket. Step 6 Line up the SODIMM key with the key in the board socket. (See OL-7861-01 SODIMM Socket Retaining Clip Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Line Card Memory Figure 54.) Figure...
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Gently press the SODIMM down using your index fingers, distributing even pressure across the module until it locks into the tabs. (See Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation SODIMM with Key in Face-up Position Inserting a 144-pin SODIMM Module 45 º...
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57.) Figure 57 The clip is properly installed when the clip detente protrudes below the strain relief and plastic latch. (See Figure 58.) OL-7861-01 Inserting the Retaining Clip Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Line Card Memory...
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DIMMs should be aligned at the same angle and be fully inserted into their respective sockets. If a DIMM is not correctly aligned, remove it and reinsert it. Step 3 Reinstall the line card and perform another installation check. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Retaining Clip Completely Installed into Module Latch OL-7861-01...
This apparatus complies with EN55022 Class B and EN55024 standards when used as ITE/TTE equipment, and EN300386 for Telecommunications Network Equipment (TNE) in both installation environments, telecommunication centers and other indoor locations. Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation OL-7861-01...
This is a Class A Information Product, when used in residential environment, it may cause radio frequency interference, under such circumstances, the user may be requested to take appropriate countermeasures. Statement 257 OL-7861-01 Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation...
The following laser warnings apply to the Ethernet line cards: Class 1 Laser Product Warning (Single-mode), page 83 • Class 1 LED Product Warning (Multimode), page 83 • General Laser Warning, page 83 • Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation OL-7861-01...
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Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information Cisco XR 12000 Series Router Ethernet Line Card Installation OL-7861-01...