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Preparing for Installation 2-1
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Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes the general equipment, safety, and site preparation requirements for installing
the PA-2H dual-port high-speed serial interface (HSSI) port adapters. This chapter contains the
following sections:
• List of Parts and Tools, page 2-1
• Software and Hardware Requirements, page 2-2
• Safety Guidelines, page 2-3
• FCC Class B Compliance, page 2-6
List of Parts and Tools
You need the following parts and tools to install a port adapter. If you need additional equipment,
contact a service representative for ordering information.
• PA-2H(=), (Revision B) dual-port HSSI port adapter and one of the following:
— VIP2-15(=), VIP2-20=, VIP2-40(=), or VIP2-50(=) motherboard
— Catalyst RSM/VIP2-15(=) or Catalyst RSM/VIP2-40(=) motherboard
— Cisco 7200 series router (including a Cisco 7206 as a router shelf in a Cisco AS5800
Universal Access Server) with at least one available port adapter slot
— Cisco uBR7200 series router with at least one available port adapter slot
• HSSI cables appropriate for the port adapter’s interfaces. (HSSI cables are available only from
Cisco Systems; they are not available from outside commercial cable vendors.)
Caution Although the port adapter’s HSSI connector and the HSSI cable are similar to SCSI-II
format, they are not identical. The HSSI cable specification is more restrictive than that for SCSI-II.
If a SCSI-II cable is used instead of an HSSI cable, proper operation cannot be guaranteed.
• Number 1 Phillips and a 3/16-inch, flat-blade screwdriver (for VIP2 and Catalyst RSM/VIP2
installation only)
• Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all
upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares