Table Of Contents
Ethernet Line Card Installation and Configuration
Ethernet Line Card Product Numbers
Cisco IOS Software Release and Hardware Revision Requirements
8-Port Fast Ethernet Line Card
1-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE Line Card
10-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Removing and Installing a Line Card
Guidelines for Line Card Removal and Installation
Removing an EPA from the Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
Inserting an EPA into a Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
General GBIC Handling and Maintenance Guidelines
Removing the GBIC from an Ethernet Line Card
Inserting a GBIC into the Gigabit Ethernet Interface
Removing and Installing SFP Modules
Removing a Bale Clasp SFP Module
Installing a Bale Clasp SFP Module
Removing a Mylar Tab SFP Module
Installing a Mylar Tab SFP Module
Removing an Actuator Button SFP Module
Installing an Actuator Button SFP Module
Removing a Slide Tab SFP Module
Installing a Slide Tab SFP Module
Line Card Cable-Management Bracket
Removing a Line Card Cable-Management Bracket
Installing a Line Card Cable-Management Bracket
GBIC Laser Optical Transceiver Modules
Removing and Installing Fiber-Optic Interface Cables
Removing Fiber-Optic Interface Cables
Installing Fiber-Optic Interface Cables
Cleaning Fiber-Optic Connectors
Type RJ-45 100BASE-T Copper Cables
Removing and Installing RJ-45 100BASE-T Copper Cable
Verifying and Troubleshooting the Installation
8-Port Fast Ethernet Line Card LEDs
Troubleshooting the Installation
Configuring and Troubleshooting Line Card Interfaces
Configuring Ethernet Line Cards
Configuring 802.1Q VLAN Counters
IP and VLAN Configuration for Gigabit Ethernet Example
Advanced Line Card Troubleshooting
Checking the Current Status of the Line Card
Line Card Diagnostics Using Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0(22)S and Later
Line Card Diagnostics Using Cisco IOS Software Releases Prior to 12.0(22)S
Engine 0 and Engine 1 Line Card Memory Locations
Engine 2 Line Card Memory Locations
ISE Line Card Memory Locations
Engine 4 Line Card Memory Locations
Ethernet Line Card Route Memory Options
Ethernet Line Card Packet Memory Options
Removing and Installing Line Card Memory
Checking the Installation of Line Card Memory
Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information
Translated Safety Warnings and Agency Approvals
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulatory Statements
Class A Notice for Taiwan and Other Traditional Chinese Markets
Class 1 Laser Product Warning (Single-mode)
Class 1 LED Product Warning (Multimode)
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
Ethernet Line Card Installation and Configuration
Document Order Number: DOC-7816361=
This guide contains instructions for installing and configuring Ethernet line cards in supported Cisco 12000 Series Routers. Also included are basic troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques and tools designed to help resolve line card installations that do not successfully come online.
Contents
This installation and configuration guide includes the following sections:
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Removing and Installing a Line Card
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Important Information
This section contains information about the following topics:
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Ethernet Line Card Product Numbers
Table 1 lists the Cisco product numbers to which this publication applies. This guide replaces the individual Ethernet line card installation and configuration documents for the Cisco 12000 Series Router.
Router Hardware Installation
For hardware installation and configuration information for Cisco 12000 Series Routers, refer to the installation and configuration guide for your router. The guide includes information on the router switch fabric and how it affects operation of the line card, as well as line card slot locations, slot width, and other requirements.
Also refer to the field-replaceable unit (FRU) publications that describe how to install, maintain, and replace router subsystems, such as cooling fans, power supplies, chassis backplanes, and so on.
Supported Platforms
Table 2 lists the supported router platforms for Ethernet line cards:
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Cisco IOS Software Release and Hardware Revision Requirements
The Ethernet line cards have certain Cisco IOS software requirements. Also, to ensure compatibility with the software, your Ethernet line card should have a specific hardware revision number. The number is printed on a label affixed to the component side of the card and is displayed by the show diag command.
Table 3 lists the hardware and software requirements for Ethernet line cards.
Table 3 Ethernet Line Card and Cisco IOS Release and Hardware Version Compatibility
Part Number8-Port Fast Ethernet
8FE-FX-SC=
(fiber optic)11.2(18)GS2, or later and 12.0(6)S, or later, version of 12.0S
73-3684-03
8FE-FX-SC-B=
(fiber optic)11.2(19)GS4 or later version of release 11.2GS4; or 12.0(10)S or a later version of 12.0S
73-3684-03
8FE-TX-RJ45= (copper)
11.2(18)GS2, or later, and 12.0(6)S, or later version of 12.0S
73-3683-03
8FE-TX-RJ45-B= (copper)
11.2(19)GS4 or later version of release 11.2GS4; or 12.0(10)S or a later version of 12.0S
73-3683-03
1-Port Gigabit Ethernet
GE-SX/LH-SC=
12.0(5)S or later version of 12.0S
73-3302-03, revision A0 or later
GE-GBIC-SC-B=
12.0(10)S or later version of 12.0S
73-3302-04, revision A0 or later
3-Port Gigabit Ethernet
3GE-GBIC-SC=
The Ethernet line cards equipped with shorthaul multimode (WS-G5484=), longhaul single-mode (WS-G5486=), or extended distance (WS-G5487=) single-mode Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) is compatible with Cisco IOS Release 12.0(11)S3 or a later release of 12.0S.
The Ethernet line cards equipped with Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing (CWDM) GBICs in any of the eight supported wavelengths is compatible with Cisco IOS Release 12.0(23)Sn or a later release of 12.0S.
73-4775-02 revision A0 or later
4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE
4GE-SFP-LC=
Cisco IOS Release 12.0(25)S or later
73-8517-03, revision A0 or later
10-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet
10X1GE-LC=
12.0(19)S or later release of 12.0S; or 12.0(19)ST or later release of 12.0ST
73-5479-06 or later
10X1GE-LC-B=
12.0(21)S or later release of 12.0S; or 12.0(21)ST or later release of 12.0ST
73-7673-02 or later
1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet
1X10GE-LR-SC=
(LR laser optical transceiver)12.0(23)S, or later, release of 12.0S1
73-7182-01 or later
1X10GE-ER-SC=
(ER laser optical transceiver)12.0(23)S, or later release of 12.0S
73-7182-01 or later
Modular Gigabit Ethernet
EPA-GE/FE-BBRD=
12.0(23)S, or later release of 12.0S
73-6701-02
EPA-3GE-SX/LH-LC=
12.0(23)S, or later release of 12.0S
73-6701-02
1 Cisco IOS Release 12.0(22)S does not support the 1X10GE-LR-SC Ethernet line cards.
The show diag slot_number, show version, and show hardware commands display the current hardware configuration of the router, including the system software version that is currently loaded and running, and the hardware revision number. For complete descriptions of show commands, refer to the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide and the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference for the installed Cisco IOS release.
If the command displays indicate that the Cisco IOS software is a version earlier than you need, check the contents of flash memory to determine if the required images are available on your system. The dir devicename command displays a list of all files stored in flash memory. If you do not have the correct software version, contact Cisco customer service.
For software configuration information, refer to the Cisco IOS software configuration and command reference publications for the installed Cisco IOS release. Also refer to the Cisco IOS software release notes for additional information.
Memory Options
Ethernet line card memory options vary by line card. See "Line Card Memory" section for more information.
Related Documentation
This publication describes the basic installation and initial configuration of Ethernet line cards. For complete configuration information, refer to the following publications:
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See the "Obtaining Documentation" section for information on how to obtain these publications.
Product Overviews
The following sections provide information about the Ethernet line card products:
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Ethernet Line Card Comparison
Table 4 provides comparative information about Ethernet line cards. The first Ethernet line card has a Fast Ethernet interface and the others have a Gigabit Ethernet interface.
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8-Port Fast Ethernet Line Card
The 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card provides eight Fast Ethernet (IEEE 802.3u) interfaces that operate at a full-duplex data rate of 100 Mbps each.
The 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card supports either copper or fiber-optic Fast Ethernet transceivers. The fiber-optic 100BASE-FX interface supports multimode SC duplex connectors operating in half- or full-duplex mode. The copper interface supports both half- and full-duplex 100BASE-TX standards that use an RJ-45 connector.
There are two models, each with updated revisions (-B), of the 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card. The two fiber-optic interface versions are functionally equivalent; the -B model contains some newer ASICs and memory chips, however, and requires a later version of Cisco IOS. The copper interface versions are also both functionally equivalent; the -B model contains some newer ASICs and memory chips and requires a later version of Cisco IOS. The front panels are shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 8-Port Fast Ethernet Line Card
Ejector lever
Alphanumeric LEDs
Status LED (one per port)
Ejector lever
8 RJ-45 copper ports on wire version
8 SC connectors on fiber version
Table 5 summarizes the optics and connectors used by the 8-Port Fast Ethernet line card.
Figure 2 Onboard Receive and Transmit Status LEDs
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For more information on the Fast Ethernet interface, cabling, and connectors, see the "Fast Ethernet Interface" section and the "Cabling and Specifications" section.
1-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
The 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet line card provides Cisco 12000 Series Routers with an optical Ethernet interface that operates at a rate of 1 Gbps. The card provides Cisco 12000 Series Routers with a single-port Gigabit Ethernet SC single-mode or multimode connection. The Ethernet optical interface is provided by the GBIC module on the 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet line card.
Figure 3 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
Ejector lever
Alphanumeric LEDs
Gigabit Ethernet port (provided by a GBIC in one line card model)
Ejector lever
Status LEDs
Table 6 summarizes the optics and connectors used by the 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet line card.
Table 6 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card Optics and Connector Types
GE-SX/LH-SC
See Table 14.
See Table 14.
SC
GE-GBIC-SC-B
See Table 14.
See Table 14.
SC
For more information, refer to the "GBIC Laser Optical Transceiver Modules" section and the "Cabling and Specifications" section.
The default line card route memory configuration is 128 MB; one 128-MB DIMM is installed in the route memory DRAM DIMM0 socket. For more information on memory, see the "Line Card Memory" section.
3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
The 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet line card provides Cisco 12000 Series Routers with three optical Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on a single line card. These interfaces will provide high-speed connections to other network devices, such as Cisco 12000 Series Routers, other routers, or layer-2 and layer-3 switches that support Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. The 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet line card supports full line rate with two ports in service while the third port is shutdown. With three ports turned on, the 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet line card throughput is limited to the line card forwarding engine limit of 4 million packets per second (4 Mpps) at 64 bytes.
The three ports on the front panel of the line card are port number 0, 1, and 2, from the top of the card to the bottom. Each port consists of a receptacle for a field-replaceable GBIC laser optical transceiver module, which is inserted into the receptacle to provide the Gigabit Ethernet optical interface.
Next to each port on the line card are three green LEDs, aligned vertically and labeled from top to bottom as follows: Link, Active, and RX Frame.
This line card requires a narrow line card slot within the router chassis. Figure 4 shows the line card.
Figure 4 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
Ejector lever
Port 1 GBIC
Port 2 Status LEDs
Port 0 GBIC
Port 1 status LEDs
Alphanumeric LEDs
Port 0 status LEDs
Port 2 GBIC
Ejector lever
Table 7 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Line Card Optics and Connector Types
3GE-GBIC-SC
See Table 14.
See Table 14.
SC
Table 7 summarizes the optics and connectors used by the 1-Port Gigabit Ethernet line card.
For more information, refer to the "GBIC Laser Optical Transceiver Modules" section and "Cabling and Specifications" section.
The default line card route memory configuration is 128 MB; one 128-MB DIMM installed in the route memory DRAM DIMM0 socket. For more information on memory, see the "Line Card Memory" section.
4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE Line Card
The 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE line card provides Cisco 12000 Series Routers with four optical Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on a single line card, using field replaceable SFP modules. The line card provides high-speed connections to other network devices, such as another Cisco 12000 Series Router, other routers, or layer-2 and layer-3 switches that support Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. The 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet line card throughput is limited to 4 million packets per second (4 Mpps) at 64 bytes, so all four ports cannot run at line rate.
Figure 5 shows the front view of the 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE line card.
Figure 5 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE Line Card
Ejector lever (one at each end)
Alphanumeric LEDs
Status LEDs (one set per port)
Port (provided by SFP module)
Table 8 summarizes the optics and connectors used by the 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE line card.
Table 8 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE Line Card Optics and Connector Types
4GE-SFP-LC
See Table 18.
See Table 18.
LC
For more information, refer to the "Gigabit Ethernet SFP Modules" section and the "Cabling and Specifications" section.
The 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet ISE line card ships with 256 MB of route memory and 512 MB of packet memory. Route memory is field serviceable. For more information on memory, see the "Line Card Memory" section.
10-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
The 10-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet line card, which is designed for high-density and server-aggregation applications, provides the Cisco 12400 and 12800 Routers with 10 optical 802.3 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on a single line card. These interfaces provide high-speed connections to other network devices, such as another Cisco 12000 Series Router, other routers, or layer-2 or layer-3 switches that support Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Figure 6 shows a front view of the line card.
The 10 ports on the front panel of the line card are numbered 0 through 9, from the top of the card to the bottom. Each port consists of a receptacle for a field-replaceable SFP laser optical transceiver module, which is inserted into the receptacle to provide the Gigabit Ethernet optical interface.
Next to each port on the line card are three green LEDs, aligned vertically and labeled from top to bottom as follows: LINK, ACTIVE, and RX FRAME.
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Figure 6 10-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
Table 9 summarizes the optics and connectors used by the 10-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet line card.
Table 9 10-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card Optics and Connector Types
10X1GE-SFP-LC,
10X1GE-SFP-LC-BSee Table 18.
See Table 18.
LC
For more information, refer to the "Gigabit Ethernet SFP Modules" section and "Cabling and Specifications" section.
The 10-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet line card ships with the following memory configurations installed:
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1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
The 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet line card provides the supported Cisco 12000 Series Routers with one optical 802.3ae 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface. This interface provides a high-speed connection to other network devices, such as Cisco 12000 Series Routers, or to other routers or layer-2 or layer-3 switches that support 10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Figure 7 shows the front view of the line card.
The port on the front panel of the line card is port number 0. This port uses a hardwired laser optical transceiver to provide a 10-Gigabit Ethernet optical interface. The transceiver consists of two optical interfaces—laser transmit (TX) and laser receive (RX)—that use SC connectors.
Next to the port on the line card are three green LEDs, aligned vertically and labeled from top to bottom as follows: LINK, ACTIVE, and RX FRAME.
Figure 7 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
Table 10 summarizes the optics and connectors used by the 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet line card.
For more information, refer to the "10-Gigabit Ethernet" section and the "Cabling and Specifications" section.
The 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet line card ships with 256 MB of route processor memory and 512 MB of packet memory. The memory in the 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet line card is not field replaceable. For more information on memory, see the "Line Card Memory" section.
Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
The Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card, which is designed for high-density and server-aggregation applications, provides the supported Cisco 12000 Series Routers with up to 10 optical 802.3 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. These interfaces provide high-speed connections to other network devices, such as other Cisco 12000 Series Routers, other types of routers, or layer-2 or layer-3 switches that support Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
In addition to one hardwired Gigabit Ethernet SFP receptacle, the Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card has three bays in which you can install Ethernet port adapters (EPAs). Each EPA has three receptacles that can be populated with Gigabit Ethernet SFPs, for a total of 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (one hardwired, plus three on each of the three EPAs). The Ethernet line card ships with 0, 1, 2, or 3 EPAs installed and with at least one SFP module installed.
Next to the port on the line card are three green LEDs, aligned vertically and labeled from top to bottom as follows: LINK, ACTIVE, and RX FRAME.
Figure 8 shows a vertical front view of the line card and the backplane connector.
Figure 8 Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
Ejector lever (one on each end)
Hardwired SFP receptacle
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Status LEDsEPA (three bays)
Alphanumeric LEDs
Table 11 summarizes the optics and connectors used by the Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card.
Table 11 Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card Optics and Connector Types
EPA-GE/FE-BBRD,
EPA-3GE-SX/LH-LCSee Table 18.
See Table 18.
LC
For more information, refer to the "Gigabit Ethernet SFP Modules" section and the "Cabling and Specifications" section.
The Ethernet line cards ship with the following memory configurations installed:
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Line card memory on this line card (packet and route memory) is not field replaceable. For more information on memory, see the "Line Card Memory" section.
Preparing for Installation
The following sections provide information about preparing to install line cards:
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Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this publication, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect equipment. The guidelines do not include all hazards. Be alert.
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is an integral component of the line card. Cisco recommends using an ESD-preventive strap whenever you are handling network equipment or one of its components.
The following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:
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Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and parts to remove and install Ethernet line cards:
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Refer to the individual line card descriptions in the "Product Overviews" section for more information. Table 4 summarized the hardware requirements for each Ethernet line card.
Removing and Installing a Line Card
The following sections provide procedures for removing or installing a line card:
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Guidelines for Line Card Removal and Installation
Guidelines for line card removal and installation include the following:
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After removing and inserting a line card into the same slot, allow at least 60 seconds before removing or inserting another line card.
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When you install a line card, always use the ejector levers to ensure that the card is correctly aligned with the backplane connector; the connector pins should make contact with the backplane in the correct order, indicating that the card is fully seated in the backplane. If a card is only partially seated in the backplane, the router will hang and subsequently crash.
For line card configuration information, see the "Configuring and Troubleshooting Line Card Interfaces" section.
Removing a Line Card
If you are replacing a failed line card, remove the existing line card first, then install the new line card in the same slot. To remove a line card, use Figure 9 as a reference and follow these steps:
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Figure 9 Line Card Removal and Installation
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For information on disconnecting interface cables, see the "Removing and Installing Fiber-Optic Interface Cables" section.
For information on removing the cable-management bracket, see the "Removing a Line Card Cable-Management Bracket" section.
Installing a Line Card
A line card slides into almost any available line card slot and connects directly to the backplane. If you install a new line card, you must first remove the line card blank from the available slot.
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To install a line card, follow these steps:
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Figure 10 Ejector Levers
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For information on installing cable-management brackets, see the "Installing a Line Card Cable-Management Bracket" section.
For information on installing EPAs, see the "Removing and Installing EPAs" section.
For information on installing GBICs, see the "Removing and Installing GBICs" section.
For information on installing SFP modules, see the "Removing and Installing SFP Modules" section.
For information on installing interface cables, see the "Removing and Installing Fiber-Optic Interface Cables" section.
For information on verifying and troubleshooting the hardware installation, see the "Verifying and Troubleshooting the Installation" section.
Removing and Installing EPAs
The Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card ships with 0, 1, 2, or 3 EPAs installed. If you need to add or change an EPA, follow the procedures in these sections:
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Figure 11 shows an exploded mechanical view of a Gigabit Ethernet EPA with three line card SFP receptacles, an SFP module, and a duplex LC-type cable.
Figure 11 Removing and Replacing EPAs
Removing an EPA from the Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
You can remove an EPA from the Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card with or without the SFP modules installed.
To remove an EPA from your Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card, use Figure 12 as a reference and follow these steps:
Step 1
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Note which cable connector plug is TX and which is RX for reattachment.
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Figure 12 Removing an EPA
If the EPA bay is to remain empty, install an EPA blank (Product Number MAS-EPA-BLANK=) to keep dust out of the line card and to maintain proper airflow and EMI through the line card and chassis.
Inserting an EPA into a Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
To insert an EPA into the Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card, follow these steps:
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Figure 13 Locations of Labels and Reference Points on the EPA
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Figure 14 Mating the Connector of the EPA to the Line Card
Figure 15 Side Views - Mating the Connector of the EPA to the Line Card
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