- What is a Cisco cBR Series Converged Broadband Router
- Prepare to Install
- Installing the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Installing the Fan Module in Cisco cBR
- Installing the Power System in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Installing the Supervisor in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Installing the Interface and PIC Cards in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Powering Up the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Monitoring the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Monitoring the Fan Module in Cisco cBR
- Monitoring the Power System in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Monitoring the Supervisor in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Monitoring the Interface Card in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Maintaining the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Maintaining the Fan Module for Cisco cBR
- Maintaining the Power System in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Maintaining the Supervisor in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Maintaining the Interface and PIC Cards in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Maintaining the PHY Modules in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Maintaining the Air Filter in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Online Insertion and Removal of Cards on the Cisco cBR
- Troubleshooting the Cisco cBR
Maintaining the PHY
Modules in the Cisco cBR Chassis
- Removing the Downstream PHY Module in the Interface Line Card
- Installing the Downstream PHY Module in the Interface Line Card
- Removing the Upstream PHY Module in the Interface Line Card
- Installing the Upstream PHY Module in the Interface Line Card
Removing the Downstream PHY Module in the Interface Line Card
The Downstream PHY module is removed for replacement or upgrade.
![]() Caution | Do not touch the cLGA connector. |
Restrictions
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Ensure that a working Downstream PHY module is available for replacement.
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Ensure that the interface line card removed for the Downstream PHY module replacement, is re-installed or replaced by another interface line card or a line card blank, within three minutes of removal.

Caution
The line card slot must not remain empty for more than three minutes, to avoid critical thermal alarms relating to overheating of individual components.
Required Tools and Equipment
What to Do Next
Installing the Downstream PHY Module in the Interface Line Card
The Downstream PHY module is installed as a replacement or an upgrade from downstream D3.0 module to a downstream D3.1 module.
![]() Caution | Do not touch the cLGA connector. |
Prerequisites
Restrictions
Required Tools and Equipment
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
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T10 Torx-blade torque driver
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Downstream PHY module (Refer to the FRU list and the ordering information for the correct module.)
| Step 1 | Grasp the
Downstream PHY module by its sides.
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| Step 2 | Align the front and rear guide holes of Downstream PHY module with the front and rear guide pins on the line card. | ||
| Step 3 | Gently lower the Downstream PHY module on to the guide pins of the line card. | ||
| Step 4 | Tighten the
three retaining screws using a T10 Torx-blade torque screwdriver.
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What to Do Next
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After the Interface line card is installed and reloading it, verify that the downstream PHY module is upgraded from downstream D3.0 to downstream D3.1 module using the show inventory command. For more details on the verification, refer to Verifying the Downstream PHY Module Upgrade.
Removing the Upstream PHY Module in the Interface Line Card
The Upstream PHY module is removed for replacement or upgrade.
Prerequisites
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Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its end to the grounding lug that is connected to the chassis.
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Be aware if the weight and size of the equipment. Handle the equipment with care.
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Remove the interface line card.
Restrictions
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Ensure that a working Upstream PHY module is available for replacement.
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Ensure that the interface line card removed for the Upstream PHY module replacement, is re-installed or replaced by another interface line card or a line card blank, within three minutes of removal.

Caution
The line card slot must not remain empty for more than three minutes, to avoid critical thermal alarms relating to overheating of individual components.
Required Tools and Equipment
| Step 1 | Loosen all four
T10 screws on the upstream module by turning the screws in counter clockwise
direction using a T10 Torx screwdriver.
Make sure that all four screws are disengaged properly. |
| Step 2 | To attach the upstream module extractor plunger assembly, align the plunger assembly between the center heatsink fin separation and the last row of heatsink fins. |
| Step 3 | Firmly press down the thumb rest on the flange of the plunger assembly and snap onto the heatsink. Do not press the plunger. |
| Step 4 | To engage the extractor catch with the heatsink, press the extractor catch release button. |
| Step 5 | To attach the extractor pull assembly, align the pull assembly between the center heatsink fin separation and the last row of heatsink fins. |
| Step 6 | Firmly press down the thumb rest on the flange of the plunger assembly and snap onto the heatsink. |
| Step 7 | Press the extractor catch release button to engage the extractor catch with the heatsink. |
| Step 8 | Check whether all four T10 screws on the upstream module are completely loose. |
| Step 9 | To disengage the
connectors and release the upstream module, hold the two assemblies using the
flange and then using your thumb firmly press down the plunger on the extractor
plunger assembly and pull the upstream module up keeping the level straight.
Place the upstream module on an antistatic mat. |
| Step 10 | To remove the extractor assemblies from the upstream module, press the extractor catch release button on both the extractor assemblies and pull them up. |
What to Do Next
Installing the Upstream PHY Module in the Interface Line Card
The Upstream PHY module is installed as a replacement or an upgrade from downstream D3.0 module to a downstream D3.1 module.
Prerequisites
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Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its end to the grounding lug that is connected to the chassis.
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Be aware if the weight and size of the equipment. Handle the equipment with care.
Required Tools and Equipment
| Step 1 | Align the guide holes on the module with the alignment posts on the RF line card. |
| Step 2 | Firmly press the module down to seat the connectors. Do not use excessive force. |
| Step 3 | Tighten all the four T10 securing screws in clockwise direction to a torque of 8 pound inch. |
| Step 4 | Snug-tighten all the screws in the clockwise direction in the same order as done in the previous step. |
What to Do Next
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Remove the replacement RF line card or the line card blank from the chassis.
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And then install the upgraded RF line card in the chassis.
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Verify whether the version of the control FPGA is displayed as 00020009 using the show platform diag command.
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Verify whether the PID of the upstream PHY module on the upgraded RF line card is displayed as CBR-D31-US-MOD using the show diag slot slot_number eeprom details command on the Supervisor.


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