Cisco 1601 - Router - EN Hardware Installation Manual page 49

Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers
Remove the blank faceplates installed over the slot you intend to use. (See the
Step 3
Faceplates" section on page
Save blank faceplates for future use.
Tip
Remove the slot divider. (See the
Step 4
Align the interface card with the guides in the chassis walls or slot divider, and slide it gently into the
Step 5
slot. (See
Figure 26
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Caution Do not touch the interface card board. Handle the interface card by the edges of the faceplate to reduce
the risk of damage to the card.
Using the faceplate, push the interface card into place until you feel the edge connector seat securely
Step 6
into the connector on the router backplane. The interface card faceplate should contact the chassis rear
panel.
Do not connect cables to an interface card until you have installed it.
Caution
Using a number 1 Phillips or flat-blade screwdriver, tighten the captive mounting screws on the interface
Step 7
card faceplate.
Proceed with connecting the interface card to the network and powering up the router.
Step 8
See the "Where to Go Next" section on page 27
Tip
documentation.
8.)
"Removing Interface Card Slot Dividers" section on page
Figure 26.)
Installing Double-Wide Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers
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Interface card
Installing Cisco Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers
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2 Card guides
for information on locating additional hardware
"Removing Blank
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