Installing A Modular Line Card (Mlc) - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 1 Installing Line Cards in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
When you remove a modular line card (MLC), always use the ejector levers to ensure that the modular
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line card (MLC) connector pins disconnect from the backplane in the logical sequence expected by the
router. Any modular line card (MLC) that is only partially connected to the backplane can halt the router.
Grasp the two card ejector levers and simultaneously pivot both ejector levers 90 degrees away from the
Step 4
front edge of the card carrier to release the modular line card (MLC) from the backplane connector. (See
Callout 2 on
Step 5 Grasp the ejector levers and pull the modular line card (MLC) halfway out of the slot.
Grasp the modular line card (MLC) by the center and gently pull it straight out of the slot, keeping your
Step 6
other hand under the modular line card (MLC) to guide it. (See Callouts 3 and 5 on
touching the modular line card (MLC) printed circuit board, components, or any connector pins.
Place the removed modular line card (MLC) on an antistatic mat, or immediately place it in an antistatic
Step 7
bag if you plan to return it to the factory.
If the modular line card (MLC) slot is to remain empty, install a line card blank to keep dust out of the
Step 8
chassis and to maintain proper airflow through the modular line card (MLC) compartment. Secure the
line card blank to the chassis by tightening its captive screws.

Installing a Modular Line Card (MLC)

A modular line card (MLC) slides into any available line card slot and connects directly to the backplane.
If you install a new modular line card (MLC), you must first remove the line card blank from the
available slot.
Note Refer to Figure 2-6 Cisco ASR 9010 Router Components and Slot Numbering and Figure 2-7 Cisco ASR
9006 Router Components and Slot Numbering in the Unpacking and Installing the Chassis chapter of
the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide for information on
line card slot types in order to determine an appropriate slot in which to install the modular line card
(MLC).
The router may indicate a hardware failure if you do not follow proper procedures. Remove or insert only
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one modular line card (MLC) at a time. Allow at least 15 seconds for the router to complete the
preceding tasks before removing or inserting another modular line card (MLC).
To install a modular line card (MLC), follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use.
Choose an available modular line card (MLC) slot for the modular line card (MLC), and verify that the
Step 2
modular port adapter (MPA) interface cables are long enough for you to connect the modular line card
(MLC) with any external equipment.
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Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Guide
Installing and Removing a Modular Line Card (MLC)
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