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If You Need More Information
If You Need More Information
The Cisco IOS software running your router contains extensive features and functionality. The
effective use of many of many of these features is easier if you have more information at hand. For
additional information on configuring and maintaining the Cisco 7000 series, Cisco 7200 series, and
Cisco 7500 series routers, and PA-5EFL, the following documentation resources are available:
• For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco 7000 series and Cisco 7500
series routers, and the VIP2, refer to the following publications:
— The installation and configuration guide that shipped with your Cisco 7000 series or
Cisco 7500 series router
— Second-Generation Versatile Interface Processor (VIP2) Installation and Configuration (for
VIP2 users only)
• For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco 7200 routers, refer to the
following publications that shipped with your router:
— Cisco 7202 Installation and Configuration Guide
— Cisco 7204 Installation and Configuration Guide
— Cisco 7206 Installation and Configuration Guide
• For hardware installation and maintenance information on the Cisco 7200VXR routers, refer to
the Cisco 7200 VXR Installation and Configuration Guide publication that shipped with your
Cisco 7200VXR router.
• To view Cisco documentationor obtain generalinformation about the documentation, referto the
“Cisco Connection Online” section on page Reference, the “Cisco Connection Online” section
on page 38, or call Customer Service at 800 553-6387 or 408 526-7208. Customer Service hours
are 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through Friday (excluding company holidays).
You canalso send e-mailto cs-rep@cisco.com, refer tothe Cisco InformationPacket thatshipped
with your router, or access Cisco documentation on the World Wide Web at
http://www.cisco.com, http://www-china.cisco.com, or http://www-europe.cisco.com.
Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites
This section provides software requirements, a list of parts and tools you will need to perform the
port adapter installation, and safety and ESD-prevention guidelines to help you avoid injury and
damage to the equipment during installation. Also included is information on the systems in which
port adapters can be installed and overview information on interface specifications.
The following sections discuss general information and information about port adapter installation
requirements:
• Software and Hardware Requirements
• Tools and Parts Required, page 3
• Safety Guidelines, page 4
• Ethernet and Ethernet 10BASE-FL Overview, page 6
• IEEE 802.3 10BASE-FL Specifications, page 7