C H A P T E R7-1Cisco 7500 Series Installation and Configuration GuideOL-5008-03 B07Maintaining Your Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, andCisco 7576 RouterYour Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, or Cisco 7576 router is configured to your order and is ready forinstallation and startup when it leaves the factory. After you install and configure your router, you mighthave to perform specific maintenance procedures and operations to ensure that the router is operatingproperly, to upgrade specific system components, or to replace components with spare parts orfield-replaceable units (FRUs). This chapter describes procedures and maintenance operations requiredto maintain your Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, or Cisco 7576 router.Note Detailed, up-to-date instructions (called configuration notes) are available on Cisco.com.The Cisco 7513, Cisco 7513-MX, and Cisco 7576 allow you to remove and replace interface processorsand RSPs while the system is powered on; however, you must shut down the system power beforeaccessing the chassis interior for any other reason.Note If you intend to remove and replace an interface processor or RSP while the system is powered on, doso only when no operations are taking place that involve the RSP NVRAM or Flash memory. Thisincludes operations involving system configuration changes and downloading microcode images.This chapter provides specific component replacement instructions for upgrading, removing, orreplacing the following components:• Chassis cover panels• Blower module assembly• Card cage assembly• Chassis interface (CI) board• Power supply removal (power supply installation is discussed in the “Installing Cisco 7513, Cisco7513-MX, and Cisco 7576 Power Supplies” section on page 3-27).Caution To help prevent problems, before performing any procedures in this chapter, review the “SafetyRecommendations” section on page 2-2.