Installing Hardware Options for the
WAVE-7541, WAVE-7571, and WAVE-8541
This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your WAVE-7541,
WAVE-7571, and WAVE-8541. These instructions are intended for technicians who are experienced with
setting up Cisco WAVE-7541, WAVE-7571, and WAVE-8541 hardware.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Installing a Cisco WAVE Interface Module
In addition to the two onboard Gigabit Ethernet ports, the WAVE-7541, WAVE-7571, and WAVE-8541
can accommodate one optional Interface Module:
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For information on the features of the Cisco WAVE Interface Modules and cabling requirements, see
Chapter 5, "WAVE Interface Modules."
Note
Interface Modules are not hot-swappable therefore it is necessary to power the system down before
installing or replacing.
Caution
To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the appliance for more than 1 minute without either
a Cisco Interface Module or a filler panel installed in the bay.
To install a Cisco Interface Module in the Interface Module slot, follow these steps:
Installing a Cisco WAVE Interface Module
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive
Replacing a Fan
Replacing a Power Supply
4-port Gigabit Ethernet Copper Bypass Interface Module
8-port Gigabit Ethernet Copper Bypass Interface Module
4-port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Optic Bypass Interface Module
2-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Optic SPF+ Interface Module
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