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Interface Processor Replacement Procedures
Note
router with a CT3IP installed, you might have to reboot the system after the removal and replacement
of that interface processor. (In general, and to prevent system problems, we recommend you follow
the procedures described in this section and the guidelines described in the preceding section
"Guidelines for Interface Processor Removal and Installation.")
Removing an Interface Processor
If you are replacing a failed interface processor, remove the existing board first, then install the new
interface processor in the same slot. Figure 7 shows proper handling of an interface processor during
installation.
Figure 7
Before you remove an interface processor that you will not replace, or replace an interface processor
component, we recommend you shut down (disable) the interfaces to prevent anomalies when you
reinstall the new or reconfigured interface processor. When you shut down an interface, it is
designated administratively down in the show command displays.
Use the following procedure to remove an interface processor:
Step 1
Step 2
Caution
can cause erroneous system error messages, indicating a board failure.
20 Asynchronous Transfer Mode Interface Processor (AIP) Installation and Configuration
If you install or remove other interface processors in a Cisco 7000 series or Cisco 7500 series
Handling Interface Processors during Installation (Horizontal Orientation Shown)
Captive installation
screws
Disconnect the interface processor's cables from the interface ports.
Loosen the captive installation screws at the ends of the interface processor faceplate.
(See Figure 8a.)
Always use the ejector levers to remove or install an interface processor. Failure to do so
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