Removing and Installing Interface Processors

This chapter describes how to remove the GEIP+ from Cisco 7500 series routers and also how to install a new or replacement interface processor. This chapter contains the following sections:

Installation Overview

Each interface processor circuit board is mounted to a metal carrier and is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.

Note When an interface processor slot is not in use, a blank interface processor must fill the empty slot to allow the chassis to conform to electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions requirements and to allow proper airflow across the interface processor modules. If you plan to install a new interface processor in a slot that is not in use, you must first remove the blank interface processor module.

Handling Interface Processors

Caution Always handle the interface processor by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the processor components or connector pins. (See Figure 3-1.)

Figure 3-1: Handling an Interface Processor

Online Insertion and Removal

Cisco 7500 series routers support online insertion and removal of interface processors.

Note Before you begin installation, read "Preparing for Installation," for a list of parts and tools required for installation.

Warnings and Cautions

Observe the following warnings and cautions when installing or removing interface processors.

Caution Do not slide an interface processor all the way into the slot until you have connected all required cables. Trying to do so disrupts normal operation of the system.

Note If an ejector lever or other retaining mechanism does not move to the locked position, the interface processor is not completely seated in the midplane. Carefully pull the interface processor halfway out of the slot, reinsert it, and move the ejector lever or other mechanism to the locked position.

Caution To prevent jamming the carrier between the upper and the lower edges of the interface processor slot, and to ensure that the edge connector at the rear of the interface processor mates with the connection at the rear of the interface processor slot, make certain that the carrier is positioned correctly, as shown in the cutaway in the following illustration.

Warning When performing the following procedures, wear a grounding wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to the card. Some platforms have an ESD connector for attaching the wrist strap. Do not directly touch the midplane or backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.

Interface Processor Removal and Installation

In this section, the illustration that follows give step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install an interface processor.

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