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Cisco 7600 Series Router SIP, SSC, and SPA Hardware Installation Guide
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Preparing to Install a SIP or a Shared Port
Adapter
This chapter describes the general equipment, safety, and site preparation requirements for installing
SIPs and SPAs. This chapter contains the following sections:
• Required Tools and Equipment, page 4-1
• Safety Guidelines, page 4-1
• Laser/LED Safety, page 4-8
Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and parts to install SIPs and SPAs. If you need additional equipment,
contact a service representative for ordering information.
• Shared port adapter interface processor (SIP)
• Shared port adapter (SPA)
• SPA Services Card (SSC)
• Number 1 Phillips and a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver
• Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD)-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist
strap supplied with the SIP or SPA
• Antistatic mat
• Antistatic container
Safety Guidelines
This section provides safety guidelines that you should follow when working with any equipment that
connects to electrical power or telephone wiring.