Required Tools And Equipment - Cisco ASR 9000 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing Line Cards in the Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
To avoid damaging card mechanical components, never carry an Route Switch Processor (RSP), modular
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port adapter, or line card by the captive installation screws or ejector levers. Doing so can damage these
components and cause card insertion problems.
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For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the ESD strap. The measurement should be between
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1 and 10 megohms.

Required Tools and Equipment

You need the following tools and parts to remove and install line cards or modular port adapters:
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If you need additional equipment, see Cisco.com or your service representative for ordering information.
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Place removed line cards or modular port adapters component-side-up on an antistatic surface or in
a static shielding bag. If you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a
static shielding bag.
Avoid contact between the line cards or modular port adapters and clothing. The wrist strap only
protects the board from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
Flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver
ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and instructions
Interface cables to connect the line card with another router or switch
Any SFP/XFP modules you need to install (and are not already installed)
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Ethernet Line Card Installation Guide
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