Installing A Modular Line Card - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Installation Manual
Aggregation services router ethernet line card
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Chapter 2
Installing Line Cards in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
If the MLC slot is to remain empty, install a line card blank to keep dust out of the chassis and to maintain
Step 8
proper airflow through the MLC compartment. Secure the line card blank to the chassis by tightening its
captive screws.
Installing a Modular Line Card
A modular line card (MLC) slides into any available line card slot and connects directly to the backplane.
If you install a new MLC, you must first remove the line card blank from the available slot.
Note
See the
information on line card slot types in order to determine an appropriate slot in which to install the MLC.
The router may indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures. Remove or insert only
Caution
one MLC at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the router to complete the preceding tasks before
removing or inserting another MLC.
To install a modular line card, follow these steps:
Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 1
Choose an available MLC slot for the card and verify that the MPA interface cables are long enough for
Step 2
you to connect the MLC with any external equipment.
To prevent ESD damage, handle MLCs by the captive installation screws, the provided handle, ejector
Caution
levers, or the card carrier edges only. Do not touch any of the electrical components or circuitry.
Grasp the handle of the MLC with one hand and place your other hand under the card carrier to support
Step 3
the weight of the card; position the card for insertion into the card cage slot. Avoid touching the MLC
printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.
Carefully slide the MLC into the slot until the ejector levers make contact with the edges of the card
Step 4
cage, then stop when the ejector lever hooks catch the lip of the card cage. If they do not catch, try
reinserting the MLC until the ejector lever hooks are fully latched
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Guide
Installing and Removing a Modular Line Card
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