Chapter 2
Installing Line Cards in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
Installing Modular Line Cards and Modular Port Adapters
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Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this publication, review the safety guidelines in this section to
avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect equipment. The guidelines do not include all
hazards. Be alert.
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Safety Warnings and Electromagnetic Regulatory Statements
Safety warnings and electromagnetic compatibility regulatory statements are listed in the
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Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services
guide before installing, configuring, or maintaining a line card.
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Electrical Equipment Guidelines
Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:
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Safety Guidelines, page 2-2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge, page 2-2
Required Tools and Equipment, page 2-3
Safety Warnings and Electromagnetic Regulatory Statements, page 2-11
Electrical Equipment Guidelines, page 2-11
Laser/LED Safety, page 2-12
Keep the work area clear and dust free during and after installation. Do not allow dirt or debris to
enter into any laser-based components.
Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or other items that could get caught in the router while working
with line cards.
Cisco equipment operates safely when it is used in accordance with its specifications and product
usage instructions.
Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the chassis interior, locate the emergency
power-off switch for the room in which you are working.
Disconnect all power and external cables before moving a chassis.
Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.
Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit; always check.
Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe;
carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power
extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Guide
Installing Modular Line Cards and Modular Port Adapters
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