Removing An Impedance Carrier; Installing An Impedance Carrier - Cisco Carrier Routing System CRS-1 Installation Manual

How to Remove or Install an Impedance Carrier

Removing an Impedance Carrier

This section describes how to remove an impedance carrier from the Cisco CRS 4-slot line card chassis.
All impedance carrier types are removed in the same manner.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this task.
Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools to perform this task:
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Steps
To remove an impedance carrier, follow these steps:
Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to one of the ESD connection
Step 1
sockets on the front (PLIM) side of the chassis or a bare metal surface on the chassis.
Identify the impedance carrier to be removed from the card cage. Use the screwdriver to turn the two
Step 2
captive screws on the front panel of the card counterclockwise to loosen it from the slot.
Grasp the impedance carrier handle with one hand and gently pull it halfway from the slot.
Step 3
Place one hand under the impedance carrier to guide it.
Step 4
Holding the impedance carrier underneath and by the handle, pull it from the slot and set it carefully
Step 5
aside.
What to Do Next
After performing this task, store the impedance carrier for future use. You may now install a card in the
uncovered slot. See the
section on page

Installing an Impedance Carrier

This section describes how to install an impedance carrier into the Cisco CRS 4-slot line card chassis.
The chassis is shipped with impedance carriers installed in the MSC, PLIM, RP, and SFC slots. All
impedance carrier types are installed in the same manner.
Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 4-Slot Line Card Chassis Installation Guide
4-10
Chapter 4
ESD-preventive wrist strap
Number 1 Phillips screwdriver
"Installing an MSC, FP, or LSP" section on page
4-42, or the "Installing an RP or PRP Card" section on page 4-26
Installing and Removing SFCs, RPs, MSCs, FPs, LSPs, PLIMs, and Associated Components
4-33, the "Installing a PLIM"
for further details.
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