Chapter 10: Replacing Modules
Replacing Ethernet Line Cards
This section contains the procedure for replacing Ethernet line cards in the chassis.
Note
Please review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line
Cards” on page 110 before performing this procedure.
This procedure requires the following tool:
#2
The Ethernet line cards are hot swappable and can be removed while the chassis is powered on.
To remove an Ethernet line card from the chassis, perform the following procedure:
1.Label and remove the cables from the Ethernet line card.
2.If the line card has fiber optic transceivers, install dust covers on the ports.
3.If the line card has transceivers, label and remove the transceivers.
4.Use a #2
5.Carefully pull on the screws to disconnect the line card from the connector on the backplane.
6.Carefully slide the card from the chassis.
Caution
Keep the card level as you slide it out of the chassis. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if you slide it out at an angle. Refer to Figure 65 on page 111.
7.Do one of the following:
For instructions on how to install the line card in another slot of the chassis or a different chassis, refer to “Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 118.
If you do not plan to immediately install another line card in the same slot, you should cover the slot with a blank cover. For
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