Installation Guide

Management Modules
• Management module overview...................................................................................................................................................................87
• Precautions specic to the management modules.............................................................................................................................88
• ESD ground strap connection points........................................................................................................................................................ 88
• Time and items required for installation and replacement................................................................................................................90
• Removing a management module.............................................................................................................................................................91
• Installing a management module................................................................................................................................................................92
• Verifying management module operation...............................................................................................................................................93
Management module overview
Management modules control the hardware components, run the networking protocols, and run the operating system. For a description
of the supported interface modules, refer to Supported hardware on page 11.
Each router requires one management module, and can accommodate a second module for redundancy. A redundant management
module works in conjunction with the active management module. If the active module becomes unavailable, the redundant
management module automatically takes over the system operation, minimizing system downtime.
Management modules are hot-swappable, which means you can remove and replace them without powering down the system.
Front panel and port description
The following gure shows the front panel of the management module. The numbered callouts on the illustration are explained in the
callout descriptions after the gure.
FIGURE 41 Management module front panel
1. Service Ethernet port, 10G/1G/100M
2. Auxiliary console port
3. USB port
4. USB port
5. Console port
6. Management Ethernet port, 1G/100M/10M
For description of the LEDs, refer to Interpreting management module LEDs on page 75.
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