Installing And Removing Modular Port Adapters; Handling Modular Port Adapters - Cisco NCS 5500 Series Manual

Connect Router to the Network
Note To comply with GR-1089-CORE, Railway EN 50121, Smartgrid IEC 61850, and IEEE 1613, the intra-building
port(s) of the equipment must use shielded intra-building cabling/wiring that is grounded at both ends.
Before you begin
You must have completed the initial router configuration.
Step 1
Plug the cable directly into the RJ-45 receptacle.
Step 2 Connect the network end of your RJ-45 cable to a switch, hub, repeater, or other external equipment.

Installing and Removing Modular Port Adapters

The following sections describe how to install or remove MPA on the Cisco NCS 55A2-MOD-S , Cisco NCS
55A2-MOD-SE-S, Cisco NCS-55A2-MOD-HX-S,Cisco NC55A2-MOD-SE-H-S, and Cisco NCS
55A2-MOD-HD-S router.

Handling Modular Port Adapters

Each modular port adapter (MPA) circuit board is mounted to a metal carrier and is sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD) damage.
Caution Always handle the MPA by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the MPA components or connector pins
(See the figure below).
When a bay is not in use, a blank MPA Slot Filler must fill the empty bay to allow the router or switch to
conform to electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions requirements and to allow proper airflow across
the installed modules. If you plan to install a MPA in a bay that is not in use, you must first remove the blank.
Installing and Removing Modular Port Adapters
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