Specifications

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PA-8E 10BaseT Ethernet Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
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Cisco 7000 Series Routers and Cisco 7500 Series Routers VIP Interface Addresses 1-17
CHAPTER 2 Preparing for Installation 2-1
Required Parts and Tools 2-1
Software and Hardware Requirements 2-2
Checking Hardware and Software Compatibility 2-3
Safety Guidelines 2-4
Safety Warnings 2-4
Electrical Equipment Guidelines 2-9
Telephone Wiring Guidelines 2-9
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-9
FCC Class B Compliance 2-10
CHAPTER 3 Removing and Installing Port Adapters 3-1
Handling Port Adapters 3-1
Online Insertion and Removal 3-2
Warnings and Cautions 3-3
Port Adapter Removal and Installation 3-4
Catalyst RSM/VIP2—Removing and Installing a Port Adapter 3-5
Cisco 7100 Series Routers—Removing and Installing a Port Adapter 3-6
Cisco 7200 Series Routers and Cisco 7200 VXR Routers—Removing and Installing a Port
Adapter
3-7
Cisco uBR7200 Series Routers—Removing a Port Adapter 3-8
Cisco uBR7200 Series Routers—Installing a Port Adapter 3-9
Cisco 7201 Router—Removing and Installing a Port Adapter 3-10
Cisco 7301 Router—Removing and Installing a Port Adapter 3-11
Cisco 7304 PCI Port Adapter Carrier Card—Removing and Installing a Port Adapter 3-12
Cisco 7401ASR Router—Removing and Installing a Port Adapter 3-14
VIP—Removing and Installing a Port Adapter 3-15
Connecting PA-8E Interface Cables 3-16
CHAPTER 4 Configuring the PA-8E 4-1
Using the EXEC Command Interpreter 4-1
Configuring the PA-8E Interfaces 4-2
Shutting Down an Interface 4-2
Performing a Basic Interface Configuration 4-8
Checking the Configuration 4-10
Using show Commands to Verify the New Interface Status 4-10