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Installing and Removing Line Cards, PLIMs, and
Associated Components
This chapter provides instructions on how to install and remove the Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System 16-Slot
Line Card Chassis (LCC) cards, physical layer interface modules (PLIMs), and any associated components.
For CRS-X next generation line cards and fabric cards, we recommend that you use a modular configuration
power system in the chassis.
Note
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About Installing and Removing Cards and Associated Components, on page 105
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Installing or Removing a Slot Cover, on page 113
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Installing or Removing an Impedance Carrier, on page 115
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Installing or Removing a Pillow Block, on page 118
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Installing or Removing a Switch Fabric Card, on page 122
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Installing or Removing a Line Card, on page 130
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Installing or Removing the LCC Fan Controller Card, on page 138
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Installing or Removing an RP, PRP, or DRP PLIM, on page 144
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Installing or Removing a PLIM, on page 153
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Installing or Removing a Card-Based Hard Drive, on page 161
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Installing or Removing a PCMCIA Card, on page 163
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Installing or Removing Optical Modules, on page 166
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Installing or Removing a Cable Management Bracket, on page 166
About Installing and Removing Cards and Associated
Components
This section contains some general information about installing and removing cards, PLIMs, and associated
components.
Guidelines for Card Installation and Removal
Guidelines for card installation and removal include the following:
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