Cisco 12000 Series Installation And Configuration Manual page 14

Removing and Installing a Line Card
To ensure that there is adequate space for the ATM line card, tighten the captive installation screws on
the blank filler before you insert the line card.
Use the captive screws to prevent accidental removal and provide proper grounding and
Caution
EMI shielding for the router.
Figure 8 Fastening Captive Screw on Blank Filler
Installing a Line Card
A line card slides into almost any available line card slot and connects directly to the backplane. If you
install a new line card, you must first remove the line card blank from the available slot.
Refer to the installation and configuration guide for your router for information on line card slot types,
Note
slot width, and slot location.
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