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PA-2H Dual-Port HSSI Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
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Figure 4-1 Catalyst RSM/VIP2-40 with PA-2H in Port Adapter Slot 0
Note Port adapters have a handle attached, but this handle is not shown to allow a full view of detail
on each port adapter’s faceplate.
Depending on the circumstances, you might need to install a new port adapter on a
Catalyst RSM/VIP2 motherboard or replace a failed port adapter in the field. In either case, you will
need the following items:
• Number 1 Phillips screwdriver
• Antistatic mat onto which you can place the removed interface processor
• Antistatic container into which you can place a failed port adapter for shipment back to the
factory
Note Each port adapter circuit board is mounted to a metal carrier and is sensitive to ESD damage.
Each port adapter has one Phillips-head screw that secures it to its port adapter slot. We strongly
recommend that the following procedures be performed by a Cisco-certified service provider.
While the Catalyst RSM/VIP2 supports online insertion and removal, individual port adapters do
not. To replace port adapters, you must first remove the Catalyst RSM/VIP2 from the chassis, then
install or replace port adapters as required. If a blank port adapter is installed on the
Catalyst RSM/VIP2 in which you want to install a new port adapter, you must first remove the
Catalyst RSM/VIP2 from the chassis, then remove the blank port adapter.
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Port adapter
blank in port
adapter slot 1
Backplane
bus connector
Ribbon cables
CD
ENABLED
0
TD
1
TC
RD
RC
LB/C
0
1
HSSI
Standoff
mounting
holes
Standoff
mounting
holes
Standoff
mounting
hole
Port adapter
securing screw
Port adapter
in slot 0
Port adapter
securing screw