You must install SRP modules in slot 6 or slot 7, and SFM modules in slots 8, 9, or 10. Four of the five fabric slots (SRP and SFM modules) must have a module installed for the router to function. A minimum system configuration requires all three SFMs and at least one SRP module to be installed. See Fabric Slices for more information.
To install an SRP module or SFM module:
See Figure 12 and Figure 14 for module locations.
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Note: Four of the five fabric slots (SRP and SFM modules) must have a module installed for the router to function. A minimum system configuration requires all three SFMs and at least one SRP module to be installed. |
Figure 19: Closing Ejectors from the Open Position

The module stops sliding when the ejectors make contact with the front of the chassis.
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Caution: If you meet strong resistance when attempting to seat the module using the ejectors, remove it from the chassis and confirm that the slot is designed to hold the module. Also, be sure that you have aligned the top and bottom edges in the correct matching tracks. |
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Note: Tighten the captive screws completely before installing an adjacent module so that proper EMI gasket compression occurs. Failure to do this can make it difficult to install adjacent modules. |