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CHAPTER
8-1
Network Processing Engine and Network Services Engine Installation and Configuration
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8
Preparation for Installation
This chapter provides a list of parts and tools you need to remove and replace the network processing
engine (NPE) or network services engine (NSE) in:
• Cisco 7200 series routers, including the Cisco 7200 VXR routers
• Cisco uBR7200 series routers
This chapter also includes safety and ESD-prevention guidelines to help you avoid injury to yourself and
damage to the equipment. See the
“Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request” section
on page iv for ordering and contact information. The following sections are found in this chapter:
• Required Tools and Equipment, page 8-1
• Software and Hardware Requirements, page 8-2
• Table 8-4 lists the minimum software requirements for the NPE-400, NPE-G1, and NPE-G2.
Table 8-5 and Table 8-6 list the recommended minimum Cisco IOS software release to ensure
proper operation of the network processing engine or network services engine in supported router
platforms., page 8-4
Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following parts and tools to remove and replace an NPE or NSE in Cisco 7200 series
routers, Cisco
7200 VXR routers, or Cisco uBR7200 series routers:
• A network processing engine or network services engine (NPE-100, NPE-150, NPE-175, NPE-200,
NPE-225, NPE-300, NPE-400, NSE-1, NPE-G1, or NPE-G2)
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver and a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
• An 8-mm wrench or nut driver, or adjustable wrench (for connecting a grounding lug to a
Cisco
uBR7200 series DC-input power supply)
• A 7-mm wrench or nut driver, or adjustable wrench (for connecting the DC-input power lead
strain-relief cover to a DC-input power
supply)
• Standard wire stripper (for connecting power to an installed DC-input power supply)
• Tape (for securing the switch handle of a DC circuit breaker in the off position)
• Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all
field-replaceable units (FRUs)
• An antistatic mat or surface, or static-shielding bag
• Cable-management brackets and screws that ship with the NPE-G1 or NPE-G2