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Installing and Formatting Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631
and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory Cards
Product Numbers: MEM2691-32CF=, MEM2691-64CF=, MEM2691-128CF=, MEM3631-32CF=, MEM3631-64CF=,
MEM3631-128CF=, MEM3725-32CF=, MEM3725-64CF=, MEM3725-128CF=, MEM3745-32CF=, MEM3745-64CF=,
MEM3745-128CF=
This document describes how to install Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631, and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash memory
cards in Cisco modular routers which use Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631, or Cisco 3700 CompactFlash
memory. This do
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March 2002 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage CompactFlash memory cards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. ESD damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are handled improperly, results in complete or intermittent failures. Follow these guidelines to prevent ESD damage: � Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact. � Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfin
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card from an External Slot Complete the following steps to remove a CompactFlash memory card from an external slot: Caution If the CF LED is lit or blinking, do not remove the CompactFlash memory card. The router might reload, or the CompactFlash memory card can be damaged. Step 1 Locate the CompactFlash memory card in its slot in the front panel of the chassis. (See Figure 1, Figure 2, and F
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 4 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Location in a Cisco 2691 Compact Flash memory card Retention screw Figure 5 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Location in a Cisco 3631 Compact Flash memory card Retention screw Installing and Formatting Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631 and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory Cards 78-13892-03 5 62478 62479
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 6 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Location in a Cisco 3725 Compact Flash memory card Retention screw Figure 7 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Location in a Cisco 3745 Compact Flash memory card Plug-in mainboard Installing and Formatting Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631 and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory Cards 6 78-13892-03 62487 62480
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Removing a Plug-in CPU/Mainboard This section describes how to access a CompactFlash memory card mounted on a CPU/mainboard that slides out of the chassis. You need a number 2 Phillips or flat-blade screwdriver to complete this procedure. Cisco 3745 routers have a plug-in CPU/mainboard. Observe the following precaution if your router uses AC power: Warning Do not touch the power supply when the power cord is connected. Fo
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 8 Removing the Front Panel from a Cisco 3745 Router Hinges 1 Installing and Formatting Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631 and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory Cards 8 78-13892-03 62481
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 9 Removing the CPU/Mainboard from a Cisco 3745 Router Captive retention screw Captive Ejector levers retention screw Removing the Chassis Cover This section describes how to remove the chassis cover to access internally mounted CompactFlash memory cards. You need a number 2 Phillips or flat-blade screwdriver to complete this procedure. You must remove the chassis cover from Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631, and Cisco 3725 rout
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Complete the following procedure to remove the chassis cover: Step 1 Power OFF the router. However, to channel ESD voltages to ground, do not unplug the power cable. Warning Before opening the chassis, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid contact with telephone-network voltages. To see translations of the various warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 10 Removing the Cover from a Cisco 2691 2 1 1 Lift cover 2 Slide cover Installing and Formatting Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631 and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory Cards 78-13892-03 11 62482
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 11 Removing the Cover from a Cisco 3631 2 1 1 Lift cover 2 Slide cover Installing and Formatting Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631 and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory Cards 12 78-13892-03 62483
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 12 Removing the Cover from a Cisco 3725 2 1 1 Lift cover 2 Slide cover Removing an Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Cisco 2691 routers, Cisco 3631 routers, and Cisco 3700 series routers have an internal connector on the CPU/mainboard that may hold a CompactFlash memory card. After removing the plug-in CPU/mainboard or the chassis cover as described in the “Removing a Plug-in CPU/Mainboard” section on page 7 or in t
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Step 4 Place the removed CompactFlash memory card on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding bag. Installing an Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Cisco 2691 routers, Cisco 3631 routers, and Cisco 3700 series routers have an internal connector for a Compact Flash memory card. You can install a CompactFlash memory card with 32-, 64-, or 128-MB of memory. Complete the following steps to install an internal CompactFlas
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 13 Inserting Plug-in CPU/Mainboard into a Cisco 3745 Chassis Captive retention screw Captive Ejector levers retention screw Step 3 Tighten the two captive retention screws; there is one at each edge of the CPU/mainboard. Step 4 Hold the front panel straight out from the chassis, engage the hinges, and close the front panel. (See Figure 14.) Step 5 Tighten the two captive screws behind the small access panel at the r
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 14 Installing the Front Panel on a Cisco 3745 Router Hinges 2 Access door 1 Front panel Reinstalling the Cover on a Cisco Router Caution Before reinstalling the cover on the router, make sure that all cables are secured, and are not in danger of being pinched or cut. This section describes how to reinstall the router cover. You need a number 2 Phillips screwdriver or flat blade screwdriver to complete this procedure
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 15 Replacing the Cover on a Cisco 2691 1 2 1 Insert tabs and slide cover 2 Close cover Installing and Formatting Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631 and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory Cards 78-13892-03 17 62490
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 16 Replacing the Cover on a Cisco 3631 1 2 1 Insert tabs and slide cover 2 Close cover Installing and Formatting Cisco 2691, Cisco 3631 and Cisco 3700 CompactFlash Memory Cards 18 78-13892-03 62491
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March 2002 Internal CompactFlash Memory Card Installation and Removal Figure 17 Replacing the Cover on a Cisco 3725 1 2 1 Insert tabs and slide cover 2 Close cover Step 4 Reinstall the cover screws. Step 5 Reinstall the chassis on a rack or desktop. Step 6 Reconnect network interface cables. Step 7 Power ON the router. Warning After wiring the DC power supply, remove the tape from the circuit breaker switch handle and reinstate power by moving the handle of the circuit breaker to the ON pos
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March 2002 Formatting Procedures for CompactFlash Memory Cards Formatting Procedures for CompactFlash Memory Cards The following sections describe formatting procedures for internal and external CompactFlash memory cards. Formatting Procedures Cisco recommends that you erase (Class B) or format (Class C) new CompactFlash memory cards to initialize them with either a Class B or Class C Flash file system. This ensures proper formatting and enables the ROM monitor to recognize and boot the Fla
