Do not remove a USB Flash memory module when issuing some file access command or a read/write operation
to the Flash memory module when it is processing. The router might reload or the USB Flash memory module
can be damaged. You can check to see if the USB activity LED on the Cisco ASR1000-RP front panel is
flashing, prior to the removal of the USB device
Caution
To remove and then replace a USB 1 GB flash token memory stick from a Cisco ASR1000-RP, follow these
steps:
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Pull the memory stick from the USB port.
2. To replace a Cisco USB Flash memory stick, simply insert the module into the USB port 0 or 1 port as
shown in the following figure. The Flash memory module can be inserted only in one way, and can be
inserted or removed regardless of whether the router is powered up or not.
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1 Pull the memory stick from the USB port.
The Cisco ASR 1002 Router has only one USB port.
Note
Step 2 To replace a Cisco USB Flash memory stick, simply insert the module into the USB port 0 or 1 port as shown in the
following figure. The Flash memory module can be inserted only in one way, and can be inserted or removed regardless
of whether the router is powered up or not.
The following figure is only a sample of how the memory stick is inserted into the port and does not display
the Cisco ASR 1000 Series RP faceplate.
Note
Figure 35: Cisco ASR 1000 Series Route Processor 1 Flash Token Memory Stick
You can insert or remove the memory stick whether the router is powered on or not.
Note
What to do next
This completes the USB Flash memory installation procedure.
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Removing and Replacing Cisco ASR 1000 Series Router 1 GB USB Flash Token Memory Stick