Cisco 7500 SERIES ROUTE SWITCH PROCESSOR 16 Specification Guide
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Route Switch Processor (RSP16) Installation and Configuration Guide
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Installing the RSP16
Note
The carriers on processor modules have EMI fences for EMI shielding; therefore, they fit very tightly in
the chassis slots. To ensure that you can properly remove or install an RSP16 in RSP slot 7 from a
Cisco 7513, we recommend that you proceed as follows: first remove an interface processor installed in
slot 8, remove or install the RSP16 in RSP slot 7 (and fasten its captive installation screws as
appropriate), and then reinstall the interface processor in slot 8.
the chassis slots. To ensure that you can properly remove or install an RSP16 in RSP slot 7 from a
Cisco 7513, we recommend that you proceed as follows: first remove an interface processor installed in
slot 8, remove or install the RSP16 in RSP slot 7 (and fasten its captive installation screws as
appropriate), and then reinstall the interface processor in slot 8.
When you remove or install the RSP16, be sure to use the ejector levers, which help to ensure that the
RSP16 is fully inserted in the backplane or fully dislodged from it. An RSP16 that is only partially
connected to the backplane can halt the system unless a second RSP16 is installed.
RSP16 is fully inserted in the backplane or fully dislodged from it. An RSP16 that is only partially
connected to the backplane can halt the system unless a second RSP16 is installed.
shows the ejector lever mechanism. When you simultaneously push the ejector levers inward
(toward the carrier handle), the levers push the RSP16 into the slot and ensure that the board connectors
are fully seated in the backplane.
are fully seated in the backplane.
To remove the RSP16, complete the following steps:
Step 1
(Optional) If you are replacing the RSP16 in a system with one RSP16, copy the currently running
configuration file to a TFTP server so you can retrieve it later. (See the
configuration file to a TFTP server so you can retrieve it later. (See the
Step 2
Attach an antistatic strap to yourself and then connect the equipment end of the strap to a captive
installation screw on an installed interface processor, or to any unfinished chassis surface.
installation screw on an installed interface processor, or to any unfinished chassis surface.
Step 3
If you are replacing the RSP16, disconnect any devices that are attached to the console or auxiliary ports.
If you are removing the RSP16 for maintenance and will reinstall the same one, you can leave the devices
attached provided that doing so will not strain the cables.
If you are removing the RSP16 for maintenance and will reinstall the same one, you can leave the devices
attached provided that doing so will not strain the cables.
Step 4
Use a screwdriver to loosen the two captive installation screws. (See
.)
Step 5
Place your thumbs on the ends of each of the ejector levers and simultaneously pull them both outward,
away from the carrier handle (as shown in the illustration at the bottom of
away from the carrier handle (as shown in the illustration at the bottom of
carrier from the slot and to dislodge the RSP16 from the backplane.
Step 6
Grasp the handle of the RSP16 with one hand and pull the RSP16 straight out of the slot, keeping your
other hand under the carrier to guide it. (See
other hand under the carrier to guide it. (See
.) Keep the carrier parallel to the backplane. Avoid
touching the board or any connector pins.