Cisco Systems XR 12000 Series Manual De Usuario

Avoid contact between the Ethernet line cards and clothing. The wrist strap protects the board from 
ESD voltages on the body only; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.

You need the following tools and parts to remove and install Ethernet line cards:

Flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver

ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and instructions

Interface cables to connect the Ethernet line card with another router or switch

Any EPAs, GBICs, SFP modules, or memory you need to install (and are not already installed)

If you need additional equipment, see Cisco.com or your service representative for ordering information.

Refer to the individual line card descriptions in the 

 for more 

information. 

 summarized the hardware requirements for each Ethernet line card.

The following sections provide procedures for removing or installing a line card:

See the 

 before removing a line 

card while power to the router is on. 

The procedures in the following sections use illustrations of a Cisco 12012 Internet Router to support 
the descriptions of removing and installing line cards. Although the card cages of the Cisco 12000 Series 
Routers differ in the number of card slots, the designated use of slots and the process of removing and 
installing a line card are basically the same. Therefore, separate procedures and illustrations for other 
Cisco routers are not included in this publication.