Cisco 7500 SERIES ROUTE SWITCH PROCESSOR 16 Specification Guide

You need some or all of the following parts and tools to install, remove, and replace an RSP16 or to
upgrade DRAM. If you need additional equipment, contact a customer service representative for
ordering information.

An RSP16 or related product listed in the

.

DRAM DIMMs that are described in the

. (Also see the

.)

To prevent memory problems, DRAM DIMMs must be 3.3-volt (V) devices. Do not attempt to install
higher-voltage devices in the RSP16 DIMM sockets.

Number 1 Phillips screwdriver and a number 2 Phillips or 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the
captive installation screws that secure the RSP16 in its slot.

ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable ESD-preventive wrist strap included with all spares
and upgrade kits.

Antistatic mat, foam pad, or bag for the removed RSP16 (place the removed RSP16 in an antistatic
bag if you plan to return it to the factory, or on an antistatic mat or foam if you are replacing
components and will reinstall the RSP16).

Before you begin, be sure that your system meets the minimum software, hardware, and microcode
requirements described in the

.

This section includes the following procedures for installing or replacing an RSP16:

After the new RSP16 is secure, follow the procedures in the

 to verify that it is installed and functioning properly.

Removing the only installed RSP16 from a system while the system is operating will cause the system
to crash. Consider this before removing an RSP16 while the system is operating. To ensure that the
standby RSP16 operates properly with the full system configuration should the active RSP16 ever fail,
the standby RSP16 must have the same DRAM and the same (or higher) Flash memory capacity as the
active RSP16. See the

 for RSP16 memory component

requirements.