Cisco PA-2CT1 Installation And Configuration Manual page 34

Cisco 7200 Series and the 2CT1 Port Adapter
When a port adapter slot is not in use, a blank port adapter must fill the empty slot to allow the router
to conform to EMI emissions requirements and to allow proper air flow across the port adapters. If
you plan to install a new port adapter in a slot that is not in use, you must first remove a blank port
adapter.
Removing a Port Adapter
Use the following procedure to remove a port adapter from a Cisco 7200 series router:
Step 1
Step 2
Figure 16
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Caution
adapter's components or connector pins. (See Figure 17.)
34 Channelized T1 Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
Attach an ESD-preventative wrist strap between you and an unfinished chassis surface.
Place the port adapter lever for the desired port adapter slot in the unlocked position. The
port adapter lever remains in the unlocked position. (See Figure 16.)
Placing the Port Adapter Lever in the Unlocked Position (Cisco 7206 Shown)
Note: This adapter removal
applies to any port or service
adapter.
Grasp the handle on the port adapter and pull the port adapter from the midplane, about
halfway out of its slot. If you are removing a blank port adapter, pull the blank port
adapter completely out of the chassis slot.
As you disengage the port adapter from the router midplane, OIR administratively
Note
shuts down all active interfaces on the port adapter.
With the port adapter halfway out of the slot, disconnect all cables from the port adapter.
After disconnecting the cables, pull the port adapter from its chassis slot.
Always handle the port adapter by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the port
ETHERNET 10BT
FAST ETHERNET INPUT/OUTPUT CONTROLLER
Port adapter
handle
Port adapter
lever (unlocked
position)
TOKEN RING