Chapter 5
Maintaining the Router
Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis
Removing and Replacing Switch Fabric Cards
The switch fabric card cage is located behind the air filter door on the front of the
chassis. The card cage has five keyed, vertical card slots for the CSCs and SFCs.
CSCs are installed in the left two card slots (labeled CSC 0 and 1); SFCs are
installed in the right three card slots (labeled SFC 0, 1, and 2).
Use the following procedure to remove and replace switch fabric cards.
Loosen the 4 captive screws on the air filter door and pivot the door open
Step 1
(Figure
5-37).
Figure 5-37
Opening the Chassis Air Filter Door
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