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Preface
This preface describes how to find additional information on the PA-E3 serial port adapter and other
Cisco products, services, and documentation. This preface contains the following sections:
• Objectives, page v
• Organization, page v
• Related Documentation, page vi
• Cisco Connection Online, page viii
• Documentation CD-ROM, page viii
Objectives
This document describes how to install and configure the PA-E3 serial port adapter (PA-E3[=] and
PA-2E3[=]) in the following platforms:
• Second-generation Versatile Interface Processor (VIP2) in Cisco 7500 series routers and
Cisco 7000 series routers with the Cisco 7000 Series Route Switch Processor (RSP7000) and
Cisco 7000 Series Chassis Interface (RSP7000CI).
• Cisco 7200 series routers, which consist of the two-slot Cisco 7202, four-slot Cisco 7204 and
Cisco 7204VXR, and six-slot Cisco 7206 and Cisco 7206VXR
• Cisco uBR7200 series universal broadband routers
• Cisco 7100 series routers, which consist of the Cisco 7120 and Cisco 7140
• Catalyst Route Switch Module (RSM)/VIP2 in the Catalyst 5000 family switches
Organization
This document is organized into the following chapters:
Section Title Description
Chapter 1 Overview Describes the PA-E3 port adapter and
describes its LED displays, cables, and
receptacles.
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Describes safety considerations, tools
required, and procedures you should
perform before the actual installation.