Cisco Systems 6500 manual Installing Ethernet Switching Modules, Safety

C H A P T E R 3

Installing Ethernet Switching Modules

Revised: April 2012

This chapter describes how to safely install, remove, and verify the operation of the Ethernet switching modules in the Catalyst 6500 series switches, and it contains these sections:

•Safety, page 3-1

•Installing an Ethernet Switching Module, page 3-2

•Removing an Ethernet Switching Module, page 3-10

•Installing Pluggable Transceivers, page 3-11

•Attaching the Network Interface Cables, page 3-12

•Verifying the Installation, page 3-15

•What To Do After Installing Modules and Verifying Connectivity, page 3-17

Safety

Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if performed incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general warnings that are applicable to the entire publication.

Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030

Warning Before opening the unit, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid contact with telephone-network voltages. Statement 1041

Catalyst 6500 Series Ethernet Modules Installation Guide

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