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Installing the IPS 4270-20
Contents
This chapter describes the IPS 4270-20, and includes the following sections:
• Installation Notes and Caveats, page 3-1
• Product Overview, page 3-2
• Supported Interface Cards, page 3-4
• Hardware Bypass, page 3-5
• Front and Back Panel Features, page 3-8
• Diagnostic Panel, page 3-14
• Specifications, page 3-15
• Accessories, page 3-16
• Installing the Rail System Kit, page 3-16
• Installing the IPS 4270-20, page 3-35
• Removing and Replacing the Chassis Cover, page 3-39
• Accessing the Diagnostic Panel, page 3-42
• Installing and Removing Interface Cards, page 3-43
• Installing and Removing the Power Supply, page 3-45
• Installing and Removing Fans, page 3-50
• Troubleshooting Loose Connections, page 3-52
Installation Notes and Caveats
Pay attention to the following installation notes and caveats before installing the IPS 4270-20.
Caution The BIOS on the IPS 4270-20 is specific to the IPS 4270-20 and must only be upgraded under
instructions from Cisco with BIOS files obtained from the Cisco website. Installing a non-Cisco or
third-party BIOS on the IPS 4270-20 voids the warranty. For more information on how to obtain
instructions and BIOS files from the Cisco website, see Obtaining Cisco IPS Software, page C-1.
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