Pvdm3 Location And Orientation; Removing A Pvdm3 - Cisco 2900 series Installation Manual

Chapter 5 Installing and Upgrading Internal Modules and FRUs
Router
Cisco 3925E
Cisco 3945E
PVDMs must be used in an homogeneous fashion. In other words, do not mix PVDM2s with PVDM3s
in the same router.
PVDM slot numbering is defined in the
only one PVDM, ensure the module is installed in slot0.
PVDM2s must be installed in a PVDM II adapter for use in the PVDM3 slot on Cisco 2900 series and
Cisco 3900 series ISRs. See the
When you remove or install PVDMs, always wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and ensure that it
Caution
makes good contact with your skin. Connect the equipment end of the wrist strap to the metal part of the
chassis.
Handle PVDMs by the edges only. PVDMs are ESD-sensitive components and can be damaged by
Caution
mishandling.

PVDM3 Location and Orientation

The PVDM3 connectors are located on the motherboard and are identified as PVDM3 0 through 3. See
the
PVDM3s have a polarization notch on the mating edge to prevent incorrect insertion.
Caution PVDM3s and DIMMs plug into similarly sized connectors. Only the polarization notch differs. Be sure
that you are inserting the PVDM3 into the PVDM3 connector. See
DIMM polarization notch.

Removing a PVDM3

To remove a PVDM3 from the motherboard, follow these steps:
Read the
Step 1
perform any module replacement.
Locate the PVDM3 on the motherboard. See the
Step 2
Pull the PVDM3 retaining clips away from the PVDM3 at both ends, and then lift the PVDM3 straight
Step 3
up from the connector. See
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Table 5-1
Motherboard
Services Performance Engine 200
Services Performance Engine 250
"Locating Internal Modules" section on page 5-7
"Safety Warnings" section on page 5-2
Figure
PVDM3 Support (continued)
"Locating Internal Modules" section on page
"Installing and Removing PVDM2s" section on page
for locations.
section and disconnect the power supply before you
"Locating Internal Modules" section on page
5-16.
Cisco 2900 Series and 3900 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Installing and Removing PVDM3
Number of Supported PVDM3
3
3
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Figure 5-10 for an example of the
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