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Cisco Network Convergence System 4000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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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 Cisco NCS 4016 chassis.
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About Installing Cards and Associated Components, page 5-1
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Installing and Removing a Filler Card, page 5-3
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Installing an RP Card, page 5-5
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Installing a Fabric Card, page 5-11
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Installing a Line Card, page 5-27
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Connecting Line Card Network Interface Cables, page 5-31
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Connecting Cables to the RP, page 5-34
About Installing Cards and Associated Components
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge, page 5-1
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Guidelines for Installing and Removing a Card, page 5-2
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.
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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).
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Handle a card by its ejector levers, when applicable, or its metal carrier only; avoid touching the
board or connector pins (see the
“Guidelines for Installing and Removing a Card” section on
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