Cisco 1601 - Router - EN Hardware Installation Manual page 48

Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers
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Using the faceplate, push the interface card into place until you feel the edge connector seat securely
Step 6
into the connector on the router backplane. The interface card faceplate should contact the chassis rear
panel.
Do not connect cables to an interface card until you have installed it.
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Using a number 1 Phillips or flat-blade screwdriver, tighten the captive mounting screws on the interface
Step 7
card faceplate.
Step 8 Proceed with connecting the interface card to the network and powering up the router.
Tip See the
documentation.
Warning After wiring the DC power supply, remove the tape from the circuit breaker switch handle and
reinstate power by moving the handle of the circuit breaker to the ON position. Statement 8
Installing Double-Wide Interface Cards
Interface cards can be installed either before or after mounting the router, whichever is most convenient.
To install a double-wide interface card, follow these steps:
Turn off electrical power to the router. Leave the power cable plugged in to channel ESD voltages to
Step 1
ground.
Step 2 Remove all network cables, including telephone cables, from the router.
To prevent damage to the interface card, turn off electrical power and disconnect network cables from
Caution
the chassis before inserting an interface card into an installed network module or router slot.
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Installing Single-Wide Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers
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Interface card
"Where to Go Next" section on page 27
Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers
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Card guides
for information on locating additional hardware