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Cisco XR 12000 Series Router
Ethernet Line Card Installation
August 1, 2005
Document Part Number: OL-7861-01
This guide contains instructions for installing Ethernet line cards in supported Cisco XR 12000 Series
Routers. Also included are basic troubleshooting techniques to help in line card installation.
Contents
This installation guide includes the following sections:
• Important Information, page 2
• Product Overviews, page 4
• Preparing for Installation, page 8
• Removing and Installing a Line Card, page 10
• Removing and Installing EPAs, page 15
• Removing and Installing GBICs, page 22
• Removing and Installing SFP Modules, page 25
• Line Card Cable-Management Bracket, page 36
• Cabling and Specifications, page 41
• Verifying and Troubleshooting the Installation, page 57
• Line Card Memory, page 64
• Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information, page 78
• Obtaining Documentation, page 82
• Obtaining Technical Assistance, page Boilerplate 1
• Obtaining Additional Publications and Information, page Boilerplate