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Installing ARE Memory Upgrade Modules

This document describes how to install Bay Networks 32 MB or 64 MB memory

upgrade modules on an ATM Routing Engine (ARE) processor module.

The memory upgrade is supported by BayRS Version 12.00 and later. To install

the memory upgrade modules, you must:

• Attach the antistatic wrist strap.

• Remove the existing virtual buffer memory (VBM) module, if one is installed.

• Install the new VBM module.

• Remove the existing single inline memory modules (SIMMs).

• Install the new SIMMs.

• Attach the upgrade label.

This document describes each of these tasks.

Required Tools

To install the memory upgrade modules, you need the following tools:

• Phillips screwdriver

• Antistatic wrist strap, which comes with the upgrade kit