Cisco ASR 9006

Replacing Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router
Components
The router is equipped as ordered and is ready for installation and startup when it is shipped. As network
requirements change, you may need to upgrade the system by adding or changing components. This chapter
describes how to maintain router components.
• Prerequisites and Preparation, on page 1
• Replacing the Chassis Air Filter, on page 4
• Removing and Replacing the Fan Trays, on page 10
• Removing and Replacing Power System Components, on page 12
• Removing and Replacing Cards from the Chassis, on page 25
• Migrating from RP1 to RP2 Card, on page 27
• Migrating from RP2 to RP3 Card, on page 30
• Migrating from RSP440 to RSP880 or RSP880-LT Card , on page 33
• Migrating from RSP4-S to RSP880-LT Card (ASR 9906 Router), on page 36
• Migrating from RSP4/RSP4-S/RSP-L to RSP5 Card, on page 38
• Migrating from FC1 to FC2 Card, on page 41
• Migrating from A99-SFC2 to A99-SFC3 Card, on page 41
• Migrating from A99-SFC-S/A99-SFC-T to A99-SFC3-S/A99-SFC3-T Card, on page 42
• Removing a Chassis from the Equipment Rack, on page 43
• Installing a Replacement Chassis in the Equipment Rack, on page 44
• Packing a Chassis for Shipment, on page 44
Prerequisites and Preparation
Before you perform any of the procedures in this chapter, be sure that you:
• Review the b-asr9k-hardware-installation-guide_chapter1.pdf#nameddest=unique_8.
• Read the safety and ESD-prevention guidelines described in b-asr9k-hardware-installation-guide_
chapter1.pdf#nameddest=unique_10.
• Ensure that you have all the necessary tools and equipment before beginning the procedure.
Have access to the safety and compliance document during the installation, see:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/asr9000/hardware/rcsi/regulatory/compliance/asr9krcsi.html
Replacing Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router Components
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Cisco ASR 9006 Specifications

General

Chassis Type	Modular
Rack Units	10 RU
Slots	6
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Power Supply	AC or DC
Cooling	Front-to-back airflow
Input Voltage	100-240 VAC or -48 to -60 VDC
Supported Protocols	IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN
Interfaces	10GE, 40GE, 100GE
Management Interfaces	Ethernet, Console, Auxiliary

Summary

Router Component Replacement Introduction

Preparation and Safety Guidelines

Details prerequisites, tools, and safety measures before undertaking component replacement tasks.

Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) Identification

FRU Listing by Router Model

Lists field-replaceable components (FRUs) specific to different Cisco ASR 9000 Series Router models.

Online Insertion and Removal (OIR) Process

OIR Monitoring and Power Management

Explains OIR monitoring and the procedure for safely powering off the router.

Chassis Air Filter Maintenance Procedures

Air Filter Replacement and Location Guide

Covers air filter locations, inspection, and replacement procedures for various ASR 9000 models.

Fan Tray Removal and Installation

Fan Tray Procedures and Requirements

Provides detailed steps for removing and installing fan trays, including prerequisites and tools.

Power System Component Replacement

Power Module and Tray Replacement

Covers removal, installation, and version-specific handling for power modules and trays.

Power Connection and Disconnection Procedures

AC and DC Power Handling Guidelines

Instructions for safely disconnecting and reconnecting AC and DC power sources to the router system.

Power Tray Removal and Installation Guide

Power Tray Replacement Steps

Detailed guide for removing and installing AC/DC power trays from the router chassis.

Chassis Card Removal and Replacement

Card Handling and Replacement Procedures

Procedures for handling and replacing various types of cards (RSP, RP, FC, LC) within the chassis.

Route Processor (RP) Migration: RP1 to RP2

RP1 to RP2 Migration Process

Steps for migrating from RP1 to RP2 Route Processors, including software and configuration changes.

Route Processor (RP) Migration: RP2 to RP3

RP2 to RP3 Migration Process

Instructions for migrating from RP2 to RP3 Route Processors, highlighting software version requirements.

Route Switch Processor (RSP) Migration: RSP440 to RSP880 LT

RSP440 to RSP880 RSP880-LT Upgrade

Procedure for upgrading RSP cards from RSP440 to RSP880 or RSP880-LT.

Route Switch Processor (RSP) Migration: RSP4-S to RSP880-LT

RSP4-S to RSP880-LT Migration (ASR 9906)

Specific steps for migrating RSP4-S to RSP880-LT on ASR 9906 routers.

Route Switch Processor (RSP) Migration: RSP4 SL to RSP5

RSP4 SL to RSP5 Migration Guide

Guide for migrating older RSP cards (RSP4, RSP4-S, RSP4-L) to the RSP5 card.

Fabric Card (FC) Migration: FC1 to FC2

FC1 to FC2 Migration Procedure

Procedure for migrating Fabric Cards from FC1 to FC2.

Fabric Card (FC) Migration: A99-SFC2 to A99-SFC3

A99-SFC2 to A99-SFC3 Migration Steps

Steps to migrate A99-SFC2 fabric cards to A99-SFC3 fabric cards.

Fabric Card (FC) Migration: SFC-ST to SFC3-ST

SFC-ST to SFC3-ST Migration Process

Details the migration process for SFC-S/T fabric cards to SFC3-S/T fabric cards.

Chassis Removal from Equipment Rack

Chassis Rack Removal Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely removing the router chassis from its equipment rack mounting.

Replacement Chassis Installation and Repacking

Chassis Installation and Shipment Preparation

Instructions for installing a replacement chassis and preparing the old chassis for shipment.