Before performing this task, make sure that you have moved the chassis into its final location and secured it to the floor. For details, see Unpacking, Moving, and Securing the Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System Fabric Card Chassis .

You need the following tools to remove a card cage cover plate:

• ESD-preventative wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the front (SFC) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Use the screwdriver to loosen the bottom four captive screws (two for each side) on the upper card cage cover plate.

3.    While holding the handle firmly, loosen the remaining two screws (one for each side) that attach the cover plate to the chassis.

4.    Set the cover plate carefully aside.

5.    Repeat the procedure for the lower cover plate.

After performing this task, you may install any card cage components. See the Installing an SFC and the Installing an SCGE Card.

Before performing this task, open the cosmetic doors (if installed) and ensure that the slot in which you are about to install the impedance carrier is empty. See the Information About Impedance Carriers, Slot Covers,OIM Impedance Carriers, and Card Cage Cover Plates and either the Removing an SFC or the Removing an SCGE Card (depending on the slot in which you are installing an impedance carrier).

You need the following tools and part to install an impedance carrier:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver
• Impedance carrier (Cisco Product number CRS-SFC-IMPEDANCE=)

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the front (SFC) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Use both hands while inserting an impedance carrier. Use one hand on the faceplate and the other hand along the base of the impedance carrier to guide it into a slot.

3.    Slide the impedance carrier into the chassis until the captive screw plates are flush with the chassis.

4.    Partially tighten the two captive screws on the front panel of the impedance carrier (either by hand or with the screwdriver) to make sure that they are both engaged.

5.    Use the screwdriver to fully tighten the captive screws to seat the impedance carrier firmly in the slot.

After performing this task, you may close the doors on the front (SFC) side of the chassis (if installed). For more information, see the How to Install and Remove Cards and Associated Components.

Before performing this task open the cosmetic doors (if installed).

You need the following tools to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the front (SFC) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Identify the impedance carrier to be removed from the card cage. Use the screwdriver to turn the two captive screws on the front panel of the card counterclockwise to loosen it from the slot.

3.    Grasp the impedance carrier handle with one hand and gently pull it halfway from the slot.

4.    Place one hand under the impedance carrier to guide it.

5.    Holding the impedance carrier underneath and by the handle, pull it from the slot and set it carefully aside.

After performing this task, store the impedance carrier for future use. You may now install an OIM in the corresponding slot. See the Installing an OIM, the Installing an OIM LED Module, the Installing an SFC, and the Installing an SCGE Card for further details.

Before performing this task, open the front (SFC) side cosmetic doors (if installed) and remove the card cage cover plate (if necessary), and ensure that the slot over which you are about to install the cover is empty. See the Removing the Card Cage Cover Plate and the Removing an SFC.

You need the following tools and part to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver
• Slot cover

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the front (SFC) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Hold the slot cover in place over the slot.

3.    Partially tighten the two captive screws on the front panel of the slot cover (either by hand or with the screwdriver) to make sure that they are both engaged.

4.    Use the screwdriver to fully tighten the captive screws to seat the slot cover firmly in place.

After performing this task, you may close the doors on the front (SFC) side of the chassis (if installed). For more information, see How to Install and Remove Cards and Associated Components.

Before performing this task, open the front (SFC) side cosmetic doors (if installed).

You need the following tools to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the front (SFC) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Use the screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws that attach the slot cover to the chassis.

3.    Remove the slot cover and set it carefully aside.

After performing this task, store the slot cover for later reuse. You may now install a card in the uncovered slot. See the Installing an SFC for further details.

Before performing this task, you must first open the front cosmetic doors (if installed). Have the pillow block replacement kit (Cisco product number: CRS-PILLBLK=) at hand.

You need the following tools and parts to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• Pillow block replacement kit (Cisco product number: CRS-PILLBLK=)

The following items are included in the CRS-PILLBLK= pillow block replacement kit:

• 2 replacement pillow blocks
• 6 Torx-head screws
• 1 T10 Torx key (See item 1 in Figure 1.)

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to one of the ESD connection sockets on the front (SFC) side of the chassis or a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Locate the slot where the pillow block was removed.

3.    Have the replacement T10 Torx-head screws near at hand.

4.    Position the pillow block and align the screw holes.

5.    Use the T10 Torx key to install the top left screw (located above the pillow block pin). (See item number 2 in the figure below.)

6.    Install the lower right screw (see item number 3 in the above figure).

7.    Install the lower left screw (located below the pillow block pin). (See item number 4 in the above figure.)

8.    Repeat this procedure for the card slot’s other pillow block if necessary.

Step 1	Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to one of the ESD connection sockets on the front (SFC) side of the chassis or a bare metal surface on the chassis.
Step 2	Locate the slot where the pillow block was removed.
Step 3	Have the replacement T10 Torx-head screws near at hand.
Step 4	Position the pillow block and align the screw holes.
Step 5	Use the T10 Torx key to install the top left screw (located above the pillow block pin). (See item number 2 in the figure below.) Figure 12. Installing a Pillow Block 1 T10 Torx key 3 Lower right screw 2 Top left screw, above pillow block pin 4 Lower left screw, below pillow block pin
Step 6	Install the lower right screw (see item number 3 in the above figure).
Step 7	Install the lower left screw (located below the pillow block pin). (See item number 4 in the above figure.)
Step 8	Repeat this procedure for the card slot’s other pillow block if necessary.

After performing this task, you may close the doors on the front (SFC) side of the chassis (if installed). For more information, see the How to Install and Remove Cards and Associated Components.

Before performing this task, you must first open the front cosmetic doors (if installed). Have the pillow block replacement kit (Cisco product number: CRS-PILLBLK=) at hand.

You need the following tools and parts to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 1 T10 Torx key—included in pillow block replacement kit

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to one of the ESD connection sockets on the front (SFC) side of the chassis or a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Locate the pillow block to be replaced. Use the T10 Torx key to remove the lower right screw. (See item number 2 in the below figure.)

3.    Remove the lower left screw (located below the pillow block pin). (See item number 3 in the above figure.)

4.    Remove the top left screw (located above the pillow block pin). (See item number 4 in the above figure.)

5.    Remove the pillow block and set it aside.

6.    Repeat this procedure for the card slot’s other pillow block if necessary.

Step 1	Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to one of the ESD connection sockets on the front (SFC) side of the chassis or a bare metal surface on the chassis.
Step 2	Locate the pillow block to be replaced. Use the T10 Torx key to remove the lower right screw. (See item number 2 in the below figure.) Figure 13. Removing a Pillow Block 1 T10 Torx key 3 Lower left screw, below pillow block pin 2 Lower right screw 4 Top left screw, above pillow block pin
Step 3	Remove the lower left screw (located below the pillow block pin). (See item number 3 in the above figure.)
Step 4	Remove the top left screw (located above the pillow block pin). (See item number 4 in the above figure.)
Step 5	Remove the pillow block and set it aside.
Step 6	Repeat this procedure for the card slot’s other pillow block if necessary.

After performing this task, you may install a new pillow block (see the Installing a Pillow Block).

Before performing this task, open the rear (OIM) side cosmetic doors (if installed) and ensure that the slot in which you are about to install the OIM impedance carrier is empty. See the Removing an OIM.

You need the following tools and part to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver
• OIM impedance carrier (Cisco product number CRS-OIM-IMPEDANCE=)

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the rear (OIM) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Hold the OIM impedance carrier in place over the slot. Slide the OIM into place in the slot.

3.    Use the screwdriver to turn the two captive screws (two at the top and two on the bottom) on the flanges of the OIM impedance carrier clockwise to seat the blank firmly in place.

After performing this task, you may close the doors on the rear (OIM) side of the chassis (if installed). For more information, see the “Installing the Rear (OIM) Side Cosmetic Components” section on page 5-21 .

Before performing this task, you must first open the rear (OIM) cosmetic doors (if installed).

You need the following tools to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the rear (OIM) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    While facing the rear (OIM) side of the chassis, use the screwdriver to turn the two captive screws on the flanges of the OIM impedance carrier counterclockwise to loosen the blank.

3.    Remove the OIM impedance carrier and set it carefully aside.

After performing this task, store the OIM impedance carrier for later reuse. You may now install an OIM in the slot. See the Installing an OIM for further details.

Before performing this task, you must first open the rear (OIM) side cosmetic doors (if installed) and remove the OIM impedance carrier (if necessary), see the Removing an OIM Impedance Carrier. An OIM can be installed in any of the slots OIM0 to OIM11 (upper card cage) and OIM12 to OIM23 (lower card cage).

You need the following tools and part to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver
• OIM (Cisco product number CRS-FCC-OIM-1S=)

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the rear (OIM) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Remove the OIM from its packaging.

3.    Remove all dust caps from the high-density backplane mounted (HBMT) connectors (the connectors that mate with the SFC in the chassis), and set them aside.

4.    While facing the back of the chassis, determine the slots in which you will be installing the SFCs. Slide the OIM into place in back of the slot.

5.    Use the screwdriver to turn the two captive screws (two at the top and two at the bottom) on the flanges of the OIM clockwise to seat the module firmly in place.

After performing this task, you may install an SFC (see the Installing an SFC).

Before performing this task, you must first open the rear (OIM) side cosmetic doors (if installed), disconnect any cables connected to the OIM (see Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System Multishelf System Interconnection and Cabling Guide ), and put dust caps on all the OIM connectors.

You need the following tools to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the rear (OIM) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    If there is an SFC mated to the OIM you are removing, partially eject the SFC from its slot. See Step 2 through Step 4 in the Removing an SFC. You do not have to fully remove the SFC from the slot.

3.    While facing the rear (OIM) side of the chassis, use the screwdriver to turn the two captive screws on the flanges of the OIM counterclockwise to loosen the module.

4.    Remove the OIM and set it carefully aside.

5.    If you are storing the OIM, you should replace the dust caps on all connectors, including the HBMT connectors.

After performing this task, you may close the rear (OIM) side cosmetic doors (if installed). For more information, see the “Installing the Rear (OIM) Side Cosmetic Components” section on page 5-21 .

Before performing this task, you must first open the rear (OIM) side cosmetic doors (if installed). An OIM LED module can be installed only in an LM0 (upper card cage) or LM1 (lower card cage) slot.

You need the following tools and part to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver
• OIM LED module (Cisco product number CRS-FCC-LED=)

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the rear (OIM) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    Remove the OIM LED module from its packaging.

3.    While facing the rear (OIM) side of the chassis, firmly press the OIM LED module into place in back of the slots on the far left side of the chassis until the LED module locks into place.

4.    Use the screwdriver to turn the two captive screws (one on the top and one on the bottom) on the flanges of the OIM LED module clockwise to seat the module firmly in place.

After performing this task, you may close the doors on the rear (OIM) side of the chassis (if installed). For more information, see the “Installing the Rear (OIM) Side Cosmetic Components” section on page 5-21 .

Before performing this task, you must first open the rear (OIM) side cosmetic doors (if installed).

You need the following tools to perform this task:

• ESD-preventive wrist strap
• 6-in. long number 1 Phillips screwdriver

1.    Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect its leash to an ESD connection socket on the rear (OIM) side of the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis.

2.    While facing the rear (OIM) side of the chassis, use the screwdriver to turn the two captive screws on the flanges of the OIM LED module counterclockwise to loosen the module.

3.    Holding the top and bottom flanges of the module, tug firmly to unseat the module from the chassis.

4.    Remove the OIM LED module and set it carefully aside.

After performing this task, you may install a new OIM LED module. For more information, see the Installing an OIM LED Module.

This section describes how to remove a switch fabric card (SFC) from the FCC. For more detailed information on the different types of switch fabric cards available and details on the cards themselves, see the Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System Multishelf System Description.

Caution

Class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Statement 281

Warning

For diverging beams, viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye hazard. For collimated beams, viewing the laser output with certain optical instruments designed for use at a distance may pose an eye hazard. Statement 282

Warning

Laser radiation. Do not view directly with optical instruments. Class 1M laser product. Statement 283

This figure shows the front view of a CRS-FCC-SFC switch fabric card that is installed in a 40G multishelf system. The CRS-FCC-SFC-140 and CRS-FCC-SFC-400 are similar.

Figure 20. Switch Fabric Card—CRS-FCC-SFC

This figure shows the front view of a CRS-FCC-SFC-400-B switch fabric card that is used for CRS-X systems.

Figure 21. Switch Fabric Card—CRS-FCC-SFC-400-B

This section describes how to verify that a switch fabric card (SFC) has been properly installed. The figure below shows the front panel on the 40 G CRS-FCC-SFC switch fabric card. The front panel on the CRS-FCC-SFC-140 and CRS-FCC-SFC-400 are similar.

Figure 23. SFC Front Panel—CRS-FCC-SFC

The figure below shows the front panel on the 400 G CRS-FCC-SFC-400-B switch fabric card. The blue arrow indicates the direction in which the PLIM has to be installed. The product number is indicated inside a blue bubble.

Figure 24. SFC Front Panel—CRS-FCC-SFC-400-B

This section describes how to install a shelf controller Gigabit Ethernet (SCGE) card in the FCC. For more detailed information on the SCGE card, see Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System Multishelf System Description.

Each card cage in the FCC has a slot for an SCGE card (see following figure, CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE Card—Front Panel View). Each populated card cage requires one SCGE card.

Warning

Class 1 Laser Product. Statement 113

Warning

Because invisible radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to radiation and do not stare into open apertures. Statement 125

Caution

Always use an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling SCGE cards.

This figure shows the front panel of the CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE card in a horizontal view.

Figure 25. CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE Card—Front Panel View

This figure shows the front panel of the CRS-FCC-SC-22GE-B SCGE card in a horizontal view.

Figure 26. CRS-FCC-SC-22GE-B SCGE Card—Front Panel View

This section describes how to remove a shelf controller Gigabit Ethernet (SCGE) from the FCC. For more detailed information on the SCGE card, see Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System Multishelf System Description.

Each card cage in the FCC has a slot for an SCGE card. Each populated card cage requires an SCGE card.

Warning

Class 1 Laser Product. Statement 113

Warning

Because invisible radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to radiation and do not stare into open apertures. Statement 125

Caution

Always use an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling SCGE cards.

This figure shows the front panel of the CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE card in a horizontal view.

Figure 28. CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE Card—Front Panel View

This figure shows the front panel of the CRS-FCC-SC-22GE-B SCGE card in a horizontal view.

Figure 29. CRS-FCC-SC-22GE-B SCGE Card—Front Panel View

This section describes how to verify that the SCGE card has been properly installed.

This figure shows the front panel of the CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE card in a horizontal view.

Figure 31. CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE Card—Front Panel View

This figure shows the front panel of the CRS-FCC-SC-22GE-B SCGE card in a horizontal view.

Figure 32. CRS-FCC-SC-22GE-B SCGE Card—Front Panel View

This section describes how to install a PCMCIA card in the PCMCIA slot of a 22-port SCGE card (CRS-FCC-SC-22GE only) card. For more detailed information on the SCGE PCMCIA card, see Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System Multishelf System Description.

The CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE card provides two PCMCIA flash slots, each of which provides up to 1 GB of flash storage. One of the PCMCIA flash subsystems is accessible externally and removable and allows you to transfer images and configurations by plugging in a PCMCIA flash card. The other subsystem is fixed to the SCGE card, not removable, and is for permanent storage of configurations and images. This figure shows the location of the PCMCIA door in the CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE card faceplate.

Figure 33. Front View of CRS-FCC-SC-22GE Card

This section describes how to remove a PCMCIA card from the PCMCIA slot of a CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE card. For more detailed information on the CRS-FCC-SC-22GE PCMCIA card, see Cisco CRS Carrier Routing System Multishelf System Description.

The CRS-FCC-SC-22GE card provides two PCMCIA flash slots, each of which provides up to 1 GB of flash storage. One of the PCMCIA flash subsystems is accessible externally and removable and allows you to transfer images and configurations by plugging in a PCMCIA flash card. The other subsystem is fixed to the SCGE card, not removable, and is for permanent storage of configurations and images. This figure shows the location of the PCMCIA door in the CRS-FCC-SC-22GE card faceplate.

Figure 34. Front View of CRS-FCC-SC-22GE SCGE Card