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Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 Series Routers Hardware Installation Guide

Chapter 5 Installing Route Processor Cards, Line Cards, and Fabric Cards

Installing and Removing a Line Card

• Installing a Line Card, page 5-30

• Verifying the Installation of a Line Card, page 5-32

• Removing a Line Card, page 5-33

Installing a Line Card

Prerequisites

Before performing this task, open the cosmetic doors, if installed.

Caution Remove or install only one LC at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the chassis to complete its tasks

before removing or installing another LC. The chassis may indicate a hardware failure if you do not

follow proper procedures.

Required Tools and Equipment

• ESD-preventive wrist strap

• Number-2 Phillips screwdriver or number-2 common (flat-head) screwdriver

• LC

Steps

To install a LC (Figure 5-12), perform the following steps: