Chapter 9
Replacing DRAM on the Route Switch Processor
Removing RSP2 SIMMs
This section describes the procedure for removing RSP2 SIMMs.
To prevent ESD damage, handle SIMMs by the card edges only.
Caution
Figure 9-2
Turn off the system power and remove the RSP2. (If you have a Cisco 7507 or Cisco 7507-MX, see the
Step 1
procedure in
in
Figure
Place the RSP2 on an antistatic mat or pad, and ensure that you are wearing an antistatic device, such as
Step 2
a wrist strap. Position the RSP2 so that the faceplate is away from you and the edge connector is toward
you—the opposite of the position shown in
Locate the DRAM SIMMs on the RSP2. The SIMMs occupy U33 and U21 in bank 0, and U12 and U4
Step 3
in bank 1.
Release the spring clips from the SIMM you want to remove and release the SIMM from the socket. (See
Step 4
Figure
Step 5
When both ends of the SIMM are released from the socket, grasp the ends of the SIMM with your thumb
and forefinger and pull the SIMM completely out of the socket. Handle the edges of the SIMM only;
avoid touching the memory module or pins and the metal traces (the metal fingers along the connector
edge of the SIMM) along the socket edge.
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Releasing the RSP2 SIMM Spring Clips
Faceplate edge of
the system card
Figure
3-8; if you have a Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, or a Cisco 7576, see the procedure
3-14.)
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Upgrading or Replacing DRAM SIMMs on the RSP2
Pull the tabs away with
your thumbs, bracing your
forefingers against the
posts. Raise the SIMM
to a vertical position.
Polarization notch
DRAM SIMM
Figure
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