Replacing Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
Components
The router is equipped as ordered and is ready for installation and startup when it is shipped. As network
requirements change, you may need to upgrade the system by adding or changing components. This chapter
describes how to maintain router components.
• Prerequisites and Preparation, on page 1
• Replacing the Chassis Air Filter, on page 4
• Removing and Replacing the Fan Trays, on page 10
• Removing and Replacing Power System Components, on page 12
• Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page 25
• Migrating from RP1 to RP2 Card, on page 27
• Migrating from RP2 to RP3 Card, on page 30
• Migrating from RSP440 to RSP880 or RSP880-LT Card , on page 33
• Migrating from RSP4-S to RSP880-LT Card (ASR 9906 Router), on page 36
• Migrating from RSP4/RSP4-S/RSP-L to RSP5 Card, on page 38
• Migrating from FC1 to FC2 Card, on page 41
• Migrating from A99-SFC2 to A99-SFC3 Card, on page 41
• Migrating from A99-SFC-S/A99-SFC-T to A99-SFC3-S/A99-SFC3-T Card, on page 42
• Removing a Chassis from the Equipment Rack, on page 43
• Installing a Replacement Chassis in the Equipment Rack, on page 44
• Packing a Chassis for Shipment, on page 44
Prerequisites and Preparation
Before you perform any of the procedures in this chapter, be sure that you:
• Review the b-asr9k-hardware-installation-guide_chapter1.pdf#nameddest=unique_8.
• Read the safety and ESD-prevention guidelines described in b-asr9k-hardware-installation-guide_
chapter1.pdf#nameddest=unique_10.
• Ensure that you have all the necessary tools and equipment before beginning the procedure.
Have access to the safety and compliance document during the installation, see:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/asr9000/hardware/rcsi/regulatory/compliance/asr9krcsi.html
Replacing Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router Components
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