Replace a Route Processor Card
The router supports up to two redundant Route Processor (RP) cards. When two RP cards are installed in the router, one acts as an active card and the other as the standby card. If the router has only one RP card installed, a new RP can be installed in the empty RP slot during operation.
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Statement 1029—Blank Faceplates and Cover Panels Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. |
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Statement 1034—Backplane Voltage Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing |
Before you begin
Before replacing the Route Processor (RP) card, you must perform a graceful shutdown of the card to avoid disk corruption. Use one of the following procedures to perform graceful shutdown of the card:
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unscrew the captive screws, pull the release latch down, and open ejector lever to trigger auto-shutdown of the card, and then verify that the Status LED is in Off state.
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use the shutdown location location command in admin EXEC mode to shutdown the card. Then use the show platform command to verify that the Status LED is in Off state.
Procedure
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Open the packaging for the new RP card, inspect the card for damage, and verify that the card is the same type as the other RP cards installed in the chassis. If the RP card is damaged, alert the Technical Assistance Center (TAC). |
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If you are installing the RP card in an empty slot, remove the blank card that is already in that slot by unscrewing its captive screw and pulling it out of the slot. Go to Step 4. |
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If you are replacing an RP card that is currently in the chassis, remove the existing card from the chassis by following these steps: |
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To install a new card, follow these steps: |
Migrating from Single Route Processor System to Dual-Route Processor System
The Cisco 8608 router supports a single Route Processor (RP) system and a dual Router Processor system. This section provides step-by-step instructions for migrating from a single-RP system to a dual-RP system.
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From the SC slot, where you want to install a new SC, remove the fan trays, and then remove the Fan Spinner. For more information, see Remove a Fan Spinner.
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In the slot from where you removed the fan spinner, insert the standby Switch Card (SC). For more information, see Installing the Switch Card.
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After you're done installing the SC, install the fan trays, and then install the RP card. For more information, see Replacing a Route Processor Card.
Migrating from Dual-Route Processor System to Single Route Processor System
This section provides step-by-step instructions for migrating from a dual-RP system to a single-RP system.
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Remove the fan trays from the standby SC that you want to remove.
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Remove the standby SC from the slot. For more information, see Remove a Switch Card.
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Install a Fan Spinner in the slot where you've removed the standby SC. For more information, see Install a Fan Spinner.
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After you're done installing the Fan Spinner, install the fan trays. For more information, see Replace a Fan Module.