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Removing and Installing EPAs
For information on verifying and troubleshooting the hardware installation, see the “Verifying and
Troubleshooting the Installation” section on page 58.
Removing and Installing EPAs
The Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card ships with 0, 1, 2, or 3 EPAs installed. If you need to add or
change an EPA, follow the procedures in these sections:
• Removing an EPA from the Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card, page 15
• Inserting an EPA into a Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card, page 17
Figure 6 shows an exploded mechanical view of a Gigabit Ethernet EPA with three line card SFP
receptacles, an SFP module, and a duplex LC-type cable.
Figure 6 Removing and Replacing EPAs
Removing an EPA from the Modular Gigabit Ethernet Line Card
You can remove an EPA from the Modular Gigabit Ethernet line card with or without the SFP modules
installed.
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