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Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes the general equipment, safety, and site preparation requirements for installing the
Cisco PA-8T-232 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 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
Safety Guidelines, page 2-3
FCC Class A Compliance, page 2-9
PA-8T-232(=) port adapter.
Catalyst RSM/VIP2 (for installation in the Catalyst 5000 family switches). For information about
the specific VIP2 models that support the PA-8T-232, see the
Requirements" section on page
Catalyst 6000 family FlexWAN module (for installation in the Catalyst 6000 family switches).
VIP (for installation in Cisco 7000 series or Cisco 7500 series chassis only).
Cisco 7304 PCI Port Adapter Carrier Card (for installation in a Cisco 7304 router).
PA-8T-232 compact serial cable (PA-8T-232 compact serial cables are available only from
Cisco Systems; they are not available from outside commercial cable 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.
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PA-8T-232 Synchronous Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
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