Chapter 2 Preparing For Installation; Required Tools And Equipment; Software And Hardware Requirements - Cisco 7304 Installation And Configuration Manual

Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes the general equipment, safety, and site preparation requirements for installing the
6E3 line card. This chapter contains the following sections:
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Required Tools and Equipment

You need the following tools and parts to install a line card. If you need additional equipment, contact a
service representative for ordering information.
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Software and Hardware Requirements

Table 2-1
line card in the 7304 router platform.
Table 2-1 6E3 Line Card Software Requirements
Router Platform
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Cisco 7304 Router
1. The 6E3 line card requires a Network Services Engine 100 (NSE-100) to operate.
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Required Tools and Equipment, page 2-1
Software and Hardware Requirements, page 2-1
75-Ohm In-Line Coaxial Attenuator (Optional), page 2-2
Safety Guidelines, page 2-2
6E3 line card
SMB interface cables
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
Attenuator kit (optional)
lists the recommended minimum Cisco IOS software release required to use the 6-port 6E3
Recommended Minimum Cisco IOS Release
Cisco IOS Release
12.2(20)S1
or a later release of Cisco IOS Release
Cisco 7304 6-Port Clear Channel E3 Line Card Installation and Configuration
C H A P T E R
12.2(20)S1
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