Cisco 7600 Series Guide

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Cisco 7600 Series Router Supervisor Engine and Route Switch Processor Guide
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Installing and Configuring Route Switch
Processors and Supervisor Engines
This chapter describes how to install and configure a route switch processor or supervisor engine. It also
provides instructions for connecting to the console and uplink ports on the module.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Preparing for Installation or Removal, page 3-1
• Determining Module Location, page 3-3
• Installing a Supervisor Engine or Route Switch Processor, page 3-4
• Removing a Supervisor Engine or Route Switch Processor, page 3-7
• Hot Swapping (OIR) Modules, page 3-8
• Connecting to the Console Port, page 3-9
• Connecting to the Uplink Ports, page 3-10
• Using Flash Memory Cards, page 3-12
• Power Management and Environmental Monitoring, page 3-14
• Determining Software Feature Support, page 3-14
• Configuring a Supervisor Engine or Route Switch Processor, page 3-14
Preparing for Installation or Removal
Before you attempt to install a supervisor engine or route switch processor in the router, be sure to:
• Review the safety precautions and electrostatic discharge guidelines in the “Safety Precautions for
Module Installation and Removal” section on page 3-2 and the “Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Damage” section on page 3-2.
• Make sure you have on hand the tools required for the installation. (See the “Tools Required for
Module Installation” section on page 3-3.)
• Determine which chassis slot to install the module in. (See the “Determining Module Location”
section on page 3-3.)
• Consider cabling for the console and uplink ports. (See Appendix B, “Cable and Connector
Specifications.”)

Cisco 7600 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	7600 Series
Category	Network Router
Language	English