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Cisco XR 12000 Series Router
Ethernet Line Card Installation
March 14, 2012
Document Part Number: OL-7861-01
This guide contains instructions for installing Ethernet line cards in supported Cisco XR 12000 Series
Routers. Also included are basic troubleshooting techniques to help in line card installation.
Contents
This installation guide includes the following sections:
• Important Information, page 2
• Product Overviews, page 4
• Preparing for Installation, page 9
• Removing and Installing a Line Card, page 10
• Removing and Installing EPAs, page 15
• Removing and Installing GBICs, page 23
• Removing and Installing SFP Modules, page 26
• Line Card Cable-Management Bracket, page 37
• Cabling and Specifications, page 42
• Verifying and Troubleshooting the Installation, page 58
• Line Card Memory, page 65
• Regulatory, Compliance, and Safety Information, page 79
• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 83