Cisco Systems 6500 manual Installing an Ethernet Switching Module

Chapter 3 Installing Ethernet Switching Modules

Installing an Ethernet Switching Module

Installing an Ethernet Switching Module

Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier edges only.

To install an Ethernet switching module in the chassis, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD grounding strap to your wrist and to ground.

Note If you are unsure about the correct way to attach an ESD grounding strap, see the “Attaching Your ESD Grounding Strap” section on page C-1for instructions.

Step 2 Choose a slot for the module.

Note Refer to your software release notes or to Chapter 2 for any information on slot or chassis restrictions for the module that you are installing.

Step 3 If you are installing either a WS-X68xx or WS-X69xx module, verify that the two slots adjacent to the slot where you are installing the module have either a module installed in them or a switching-module filler plate installed (Cisco part numbers SLOTBLANK-09 or WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR-E) if either slot is unused. If either slot has a blank slot cover (Cisco part number WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR), you need to remove the blank slot cover and replace it with a switching-module filler plate for NEBS compliance.

Step 4 Verify that there is enough clearance to accommodate any interface equipment, such as pluggable transceivers, that you will install directly to the module ports. If possible, install modules between empty slots that contain only module filler plates.

Step 5 Verify that you have adequate cable guides installed on the chassis to accept the additional network interface cables for the new module.

Step 6 Verify that the captive installation screws are tightened on all modules installed in the chassis.

Note This action assures that the EMI gaskets on all of the modules are fully compressed in order to maximize the opening space for the new or replacement module. If the captive installation screws are loose, the EMI gaskets on the installed modules will push adjacent modules toward the open slot, reducing the opening size and making it difficult to install the module.

Step 7 Remove the module filler plate covering the selected slot by removing the two Phillips pan-head screws from the filler plate.

Note If you must remove an existing module, refer to “Removing an Ethernet Switching Module” section on page 3-10.

Step 8 Remove the new module from its shipping packaging and from the antistatic shipping bag.

Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier edges only.

Step 9 Fully open both ejector levers on the new module. (See Figure 3-1.)

Catalyst 6500 Series Ethernet Modules Installation Guide

OL-6265-04 3-3