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Removing a Port Adapter
PA-E3 Serial Port Adapter Installation and Configuration
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Note The Cisco 7200 series routers support online insertion and removal(OIR); therefore, you do
not have to power down the Cisco 7200 series routers when removing and replacing a port adapter.
When a port adapter slot is notin use, a blank port adapter must fill the emptyslot to allow the router
to conform to EMI emissions requirements and to allow proper airflow across the port adapters. If
you plan to install a new port adapter in a slot that is not in use, you must first remove a blank port
adapter.
Removing a Port Adapter
Following is the procedure for removing a port adapter from a Cisco 7200 series router:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap between you and an unfinished chassis surface.
Step 2 Place the port adapter lever for the desired port adapter slot in the unlocked position. The
port adapter lever remains in the unlocked position. (See Figure 5-2.)
Figure 5-2 Placing the Port Adapter Lever in the Unlocked Position—Cisco 7206 Shown
Step 3 Grasp the handle on the port adapter and pull the port adapter from the midplane, about
halfway out of its slot. If you are removing a blank port adapter, pull the blank
port adapter completely out of the chassis slot.
Note As you disengage the port adapter from the routermidplane, OIR administratively
shuts down all active interfaces on the port adapter.
Step 4 With the port adapter halfway out of the slot, disconnect all cables from the port adapter.
Step 5 After disconnecting the cables, pull the port adapter from its chassis slot.
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Note: This adapter removal
applies to any port or service
adapter.