To take advantage of the distributed processing capabilities of the system, you can add packet processing
cards to the chassis without their supporting line cards, if desired. This results in increased packet handling
and transaction processing capabilities. Another advantage is a decrease in CPU utilization when the system
performs processor-intensive tasks such as encryption or data compression.
Packet processing cards can be installed in chassis slots 1 through 7 and 10 through 16. Each card can either
Active (available to the system for session processing) or redundant (a standby component available in the
event of a failure).
The front panel of a packet processing card with its major components is shown below.
Figure 11: Packet Processing Card (Generic)
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ASR 5000 Hardware Platform Overview
Packet Processing Cards: PSC2 and PSC3
Summary of Contents for ASR 5000
Page 16: ...ASR 5000 Installation Guide xvi About this Guide Contacting Customer Support ...
Page 64: ...ASR 5000 Installation Guide 48 Installation Procedure Overview Laser Notice ...
Page 100: ...ASR 5000 Installation Guide 84 Line Card Installation Installing the XGLC ...
Page 122: ...ASR 5000 Installation Guide 106 Cabling the Fast Ethernet 10 100 Line Card FLC2 Interfaces ...
Page 206: ...ASR 5000 Installation Guide 190 Removing and Installing SMC PC Cards Removing PC Cards ...
Page 212: ...ASR 5000 Installation Guide 196 Replacing the Chassis Air Filter Installing the Air Filter ...
Page 220: ...ASR 5000 Installation Guide 204 Replacing a Power Filter Unit What to do with the Failed PFU ...
Page 266: ...ASR 5000 Installation Guide 250 Safety Electrical and EMC Certifications Korean EMC ...
Page 270: ...ASR 5000 Installation Guide 254 Environmental Specifications Chassis Air Flow ...