Online Insertion and Removal
Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router SIPs and SPAs support online insertion and removal (OIR). SPAs can be
inserted or removed independently from the SIP. OIR of a SIP with installed SPAs is also supported.
SPA Installation and Removal
This section provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing a SPA in an SIP.
When performing the following procedures, wear a grounding wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to the SPA.
Some platforms have an ESD connector for attaching the wrist strap. Do not directly touch the midplane or
backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Caution
To remove and install a SPA in a SIP, do the following:
Step 1 To insert the SPA in the SIP, locate the guide rails inside the SIP that hold the SPA in place. They are at the top left and
top right of the SPA slot and are recessed about an inch, as shown in C of the below figure.
Step 2 Carefully slide the SPA all the way in the SIP until the SPA is firmly seated in the SPA interface connector. When fully
seated, the SPA might be slightly behind the SIP faceplate.
The SPA will slide easily into the slot if it is properly aligned on the tracks. If the SPA does not slide easily,
do NOT force it. Remove the SPA and reposition it, paying close attention to engaging it on the tracks.
Note
Step 3 After the SPA is properly seated, turn the SPA lock to its locked and horizontal position, as shown in A of the below
figure.
Step 4 To remove the SPA from the SIP, turn the SPA lock from its locked and horizontal position shown in A of the below
figure to its unlocked and vertical position shown in B of the below figure.
Step 5 Grasp the handle of the SPA and pull the SPA from the SIP. (You have already disconnected the cables from the SPA).
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