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Removing and Replacing a Route Processor

Removing and Replacing a Route Processor
The RP (Product Number GRP= or PRP=) must be installed in upper card cage slot 0. If
you have two RPs in your Cisco 12012, the second RP must be installed in slot 11 (from
left to right). The factory configuration has the RP installed in slot 0.
Note
If you plan to replace the currently installed RP with a new RP, we recommend that you
save the system configuration file, which currently resides in RP NVRAM, to a Flash
memory card; otherwise, your system configuration file will be lost when you replace the
RP.
For instructions on copying configuration files to Flash memory, refer to the section
"Copying System Configuration Files Between RP Memory and a Flash Memory Card," in
the chapter "Observing System Startup and Performing a Basic Configuration."
Disconnect any interface cables attached to the RP and remove the RP according to the
procedures in the section "Removing the Cards from the Upper Card Cage" in the chapter
"Installing a Cisco 12012."
Note
cards for installation in the new RP.
If you plan to return the old RP to the factory, repackage it in the shipping container you
received with the replacement RP.
Install the replacement RP according to the procedures in section "Replacing the Cards in
the Upper Card Cage," in the chapter "Installing a Cisco 12012."
Install the RP interface cables according to the procedures in the section "Connecting Route
Processor Cables," in the chapter "Installing a Cisco 12012."
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You must power down the Cisco 12012 when you remove and replace the RP.
Remove any Flash memory cards from the PCMCIA slots on the RP. Retain the