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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 a Route Processor Card
Prerequisites
Before performing this task, open the cosmetic doors, if installed. The RP cards are hot-swappable.
Caution Install one RP card at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the chassis to complete its tasks before
installing another RP card. 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
• RP card (Cisco PID NC6-RP)
Steps
To install an RP card (Figure 5-3), perform the following steps:
Step 1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to one of the two ESD jacks
on the rear side of the chassis (Figure 2-4). You can also connect the ESD-preventive wrist strap leash
to any bare metal surface on the chassis.