Installing The 512-Mb Route Processor Memory - Cisco 10720 - Internet Router Installation And Configuration Manual

Removing and Installing the Route Processor Memory

Installing the 512-MB Route Processor Memory

To install the RP memory module, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist, and to the router or to a bare metal surface. (See the
"Preventing Electrostatic Discharge" section on page
Step 2 Place the router on an antistatic mat so that the front of the router is facing you.
Step 3 Locate the RP memory socket on the router motherboard. (See
Remove the new 512-MB RP memory module from the protective antistatic bag.
Step 4
Caution Grasp the edges of the RP memory module only. Do not touch the integrated circuit devices on the RP
memory module, the metal traces (or fingers) along the edge of the memory, or the pins in the memory
socket.
Line up the RP memory module key with the key in the motherboard socket. (See
Step 5
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Line up the RP memory module at a 45-degree angle. (See
Step 6
With the key is in the face-up position, the metal traces on the left side of the key measure 0.9 inch (23.20
Note
mm). The metal traces on the right side of the key measure 1.29 inches (32.80 mm). The RP memory
cannot be inserted until the keys are lined up properly.
Step 7 Place both thumbs at the end of the socket and use your index fingers to guide the memory module in to
the socket until it is fully seated.
Ensure that your index fingers are located on the outer corners of the RP memory module to maintain
even pressure when the module is seating in the socket.
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RP Memory Module with Key in Face-Up Position
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