Specifications
Cisco 7200 Series and the 12E/2FE Port Adapter 3-3
Removing a Single-Width Port Adapter
Removing a Single-Width Port Adapter
Following is the procedure for removing a single-width port adapter from a Cisco 7200 series router:
Note Single-width port adapters occupy individual port adapter slots in Cisco 7200 series routers.
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap between you and an unfinished chassis surface.
Step 2 Place the port adapter lever for the desired port adapter slot in the unlocked position. The
port adapter lever remains in the unlocked position. (See Figure 3-2.)
Figure 3-2 Placing the Port Adapter Lever in the Unlocked Position (Cisco 7206 Shown)
Step 3 Grasp the handle on the port adapter and pull the port adapter from the router midplane,
about halfway out of its slot. If you are removing a blank port adapter, pull the blank port
adapter from the chassis slot.
Note As you disengage the port adapter from the midplane, OIR administratively shuts
down all active interfaces on the port adapter.
Step 4 With the port adapter halfway out of the slot, disconnect all cables from the port adapter.
Step 5 After disconnecting the cables, pull the port adapter from its chassis slot.
Caution Always handle the port adapter by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the port
adapter’s components or connector pins. (See Figure 3-3.)
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