Handling Spas - Cisco ASR 14000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing and Removing a SPA
This chapter describes how to install or remove SPAs on the Cisco ASR 14000 Series Router. This
chapter contains the following sections:
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Handling SPAs

Each SPA is mounted to a metal carrier and is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Before
you begin installation, read
tools required for installation.
Always handle the SPA by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the SPA components or connector
Caution
pins (see
When a subslot is not in use, a SPA blank filler plate must fill the empty slot to allow the router or switch
to conform to electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions requirements and to allow proper airflow
across the installed modules. If you plan to install a SPA in a slot that is not in use, you must first remove
the SPA blank filler plate.
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Handling SPAs, page 6-1
SPA Installation and Removal, page 6-2
Online Insertion and Removal, page 6-6
Optical Device Installation and Maintenance, page 6-6
Checking the Installation, page 6-7
SPA Blank Filler Plates, page 6-9
SPA Cable-Management Brackets, page 6-9
Chapter 4, "Preparing to Install a PLIM, SIP, and SPA,"
Figure 6-1).
Cisco ASR 14000 Series Router PLIM, SIP, and SPA Hardware Installation Guide
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for a list of parts and
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