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Chapter 1 Overview
Port Adapter Slot Locations on the Supported Platforms
Note Refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Route Switch Module Installation and Configuration Note for any
additional slot restrictions for the Catalyst RSM/VIP2.
Cisco 7000 Series Routers with VIP Slot Numbering
Figure 1-16 shows a partial view of a VIP motherboard with installed modules. With the motherboard
oriented as shown in Figure 1-16, the left module is in slot 0, and the right module is in slot 1. The slot
numbering is the same for the Catalyst RSM/VIP2. The slots are always numbered 0 and 1.
Figure 1-16 VIP Motherboard with Two Modules Installed—Horizontal Orientation
Note In the Cisco 7000 chassis, the VIP motherboard is installed vertically. In the Cisco 7010 chassis, the VIP
motherboard is installed horizontally.
Figure 1-17 on page 1-13 shows the Cisco 7000 with modules installed in slots 0 through 4. Figure 1-18
on page 1-13 shows the Cisco 7010 with modules installed in slots 0, 1, and 2.
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Port adapter slot 1
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