Chapter 4 Installing And Removing A Spa Interface Processor; Handling Sips - Cisco XR 12000 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing and Removing a SPA Interface
Processor
This chapter describes how to install or remove SIPs on the Cisco XR 12000 Series Router. This chapter
contains the following sections:
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Handling SIPs

Each SIP circuit board is mounted to a metal carrier and is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD)
damage. Before you begin installation, read
Interface Processor"
Always handle the SIP by the carrier edges and handle; never touch the SIP components or connector
Caution
pins. (See
When a slot is not in use, a blank must fill the empty slot to allow the router to conform to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) emissions requirements and to allow proper airflow across the
installed modules. If you plan to install an SIP in a slot that is not in use, you must first remove the blank.
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Handling SIPs, page 4-1
Removing and Installing a SIP, page 4-2
for a list of parts and tools required for installation.
Figure 4-1.)
C H A P T E R
"Preparing to Install a Shared Port Adapter or a SPA
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