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Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes the general equipment, safety, and site preparation requirements for installing the
PA-2FE port adapter. This chapter contains the following sections:
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Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and parts to install a PA-2FE port adapter. If you need additional
equipment, contact a service representative for ordering information.
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Required Tools and Equipment, page 2-1
Software and Hardware Requirements, page 2-2
Checking Hardware and Software Compatibility, page 2-2
Safety Guidelines, page 2-3
FCC Class A Compliance, page 2-10
PA-2FE-TX(=) or PA-2FE-FX(=) port adapter
VIP (for installation in Cisco 7500 series chassis only)
Cisco 7304 PCI port adapter carrier card (for installation in Cisco 7304 routers only)
Cables appropriate for the PA-2FE interfaces (RJ-45 and multimode optical-fiber cables are not
available from Cisco; they are available from commercial vendors.)
Number 1 Phillips and a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver (for VIP installation only)
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD)-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist
strap included with all upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares
Antistatic mat
Antistatic container
PA-2FE-TX and PA-2FE-FX Two-Port Fast Ethernet Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
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