Page 2 - Memory Capacities
2 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Memory Capacities This document contains the following sections: • Memory Capacities, page 2 • Memory Configurations, page 3 • Safety Recommendations, page 4 • Tools and Equipment Needed, page 10 • Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 372...
Page 3 - Memory Configurations; Dynamic Memory
3 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations For information on configuring dynamic memory and compact flash memory, see the following sections. Dynamic Memory You can configure dynamic memory (SDRAM) as a mixture of primary or main me...
Page 4 - Compact Flash Memory; Safety Recommendations
4 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Safety Recommendations Compact Flash Memory Cisco IOS software on Cisco 3700 series routers is stored in two CompactFlash memory cards—one external and one internal. Memory cards come with 32-, 64-, or 128-MB of memory. To determine h...
Page 5 - Safety Warnings; Warning Definition
5 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Safety Recommendations Safety Warnings Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. Warning Definition Warning IMPORTA...
Page 9 - Safety with Electricity
9 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Safety Recommendations Safety with Electricity Warning Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Statement 1037 Warning Do not work on the system or ...
Page 10 - Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage; Tools and Equipment Needed; Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3725 Routers
10 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Tools and Equipment Needed Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD can occur when electronic printed circuit cards are improperly handled, and ...
Page 11 - Removing the Cisco 3725 Router Cover
11 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3725 Routers Removing the Cisco 3725 Router Cover To remove the router cover, follow these steps: Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and ensure that it makes good contact with your skin. Conn...
Page 12 - SDRAM DIMM Location and Orientation
12 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3725 Routers Figure 1 Removing the Cover from a Cisco 3725 Router Step 8 When you are ready to replace the cover, see the “Replacing the Cisco 3725 Cover” section on page 16 . Replacing Cisco 3725 SDR...
Page 13 - Removing SDRAM DIMMs
13 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3725 Routers Figure 2 SDRAMM DIMM Locations in the Cisco 3725 Router Figure 3 SDRAM DIMM Orientation in the Cisco 3725 Router Removing SDRAM DIMMs To remove SDRAM DIMMs, follow these steps: Step 1 Att...
Page 15 - Installing SDRAM DIMMs; Replacing CompactFlash Memory Cards
15 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3725 Routers Installing SDRAM DIMMs To install SDRAM DIMMs, follow these steps: Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and ensure that it makes good contact with your skin. Connect the equipment ...
Page 16 - Replacing the Cisco 3725 Cover
16 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3725 Routers Replacing the Cisco 3725 Cover To replace the router cover, follow these steps: Step 1 Place the chassis so that the front panel faces you. Make sure that all cables are securely tucked i...
Page 17 - Replacing Connections to the Router; Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3745 Routers; Removing the Cisco 3745 Mainboard Tray
17 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3745 Routers Replacing Connections to the Router To make final connections to the router, follow these steps: Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power sourc...
Page 20 - SDRAM SODIMM Location and Orientation
20 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3745 Routers Figure 8 Removing the Mainboard Tray from a Cisco 3745 Router Caution The mainboard is an ESD-sensitive component. To avoid damage, observe all ESD precautions. Step 8 When you are ready ...
Page 21 - Removing SDRAM SODIMMs
21 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3745 Routers Figure 9 SDRAMM SODIMM Location in the Cisco 3745 Router Removing SDRAM SODIMMs To remove SDRAM SODIMMs, follow these steps: Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and ensure that it...
Page 22 - Installing SDRAM SODIMMs
22 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3745 Routers Figure 10 Removing and Installing SDRAM SODIMMs in the Cisco 3745 Router Step 4 When both ends of the SODIMM are released from the socket, grasp the ends of the SODIMM with your thumb and...
Page 24 - Replacing the Cisco 3745 Mainboard
24 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3745 Routers Replacing the Cisco 3745 Mainboard To replace the mainboard, follow these steps: Step 1 Place the chassis so that the empty mainboard slot faces you. Step 2 With the ejector levers fully ...
Page 27 - Recovering Compact Flash Memory and System Images; Using the xmodem Command; Obtaining Documentation
27 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Recovering Compact Flash Memory and System Images Recovering Compact Flash Memory and System Images If you have increased system compact flash memory or reduced DRAM or SDRAM in a Cisco 3700 series router, you might need to reload th...
Page 28 - Ordering Documentation; Documentation Feedback; Obtaining Technical Assistance; Cisco Technical Support Website
28 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Documentation Feedback Ordering Documentation You can find instructions for ordering documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/pdi.htm You can order Cisco documentation in these ways: • Registered Ci...
Page 29 - Submitting a Service Request; Definitions of Service Request Severity; Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
29 Upgrading System Memory in Cisco 3700 Series Routers OL-5423-02 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your netwo...