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Installing Route Processor Cards, Fabric Cards,
and Line Cards
This chapter provides instructions on how to install route processor (RP) cards, fabric cards (FCs), line cards
(LCs) and their associated components in the chassis.
Unless otherwise specified, "chassis" refers to both Cisco NCS 4016 chassis and Cisco NCS 4009 chassis.
Note
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge, on page 29
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Guidelines for Installing and Removing a Card, on page 30
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Installing and Removing a Filler Card, on page 30
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About RP Cards, on page 32
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About Fabric Cards, on page 33
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About Line Cards, on page 34
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Installing a Route Processor, Fabric Card, or Line Card , on page 35
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Troubleshooting the RP, FC, or LC Card, on page 46
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Connecting Line Card Network Interface Cables, on page 47
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Connecting Cables to the RP, on page 49
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly
handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. We recommend use of an ESD-preventive wrist strap
whenever you handle network equipment or one of its components.
• Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap, and ensure that it makes good skin contact. Connect
the equipment end of the connection cord to an ESD jack or a bare metal surface on the chassis (ensure
that the chassis is grounded).
• Handle a card by its ejector levers, when applicable, or its metal carrier only; avoid touching the board
or connector pins .
• Place a removed card board-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 a card and clothing. The wrist strap protects the board from only ESD voltage
on the body; ESD voltage on clothing can still cause damage.
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Summary of Contents for NCS 4000 Series
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