Removing and Replacing Port Adapters

Removing and Replacing Port Adapters

Follow the procedures in this section to remove and replace the port adapters on the CMM:

•Removing a Port Adapter from Module Slots 1 through 3, page 19

•Installing a Port Adapter in Module Slots 1 through 3, page 22

•Installing and Removing an Ad-Hoc Conferencing and Transcoding Port Adapter in Slot 4, page 23

Removing a Port Adapter from Module Slots 1 through 3

Note When you face the module front panel, slot 1 is on the left, slot 2 is in the middle, and slot 3 is on the right. Slot 4 is located internally. (See Figure 13.)

To remove a port adapter, perform these steps:

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Step 1 Remove the module from the Catalyst 6500 series switch or the Cisco 7600 series router; see the “Removing the Module” section on page 17.

Step 2 Carefully place the module, component-side down, on an antistatic mat or foam pad with the front of the module facing toward you. (See Figure 11.)

Step 3 Remove the two Phillips screws securing the port adapter. (See Figure 11.)

Step 4 Carefully turn the module component-side up and place it on the antistatic mat or foam pad.

Step 5 Remove the two standoffs and the two remaining Phillips screws securing the port adapter. (See Figure 12.)

Step 6 Note the location of the two connectors in Figure 13 and remove the port adapter, taking care when lifting up and disconnecting the port adapter from the connectors.

Tip To unseat the port adapter from the two connectors, grasp the rear of the port adapter with one hand, and gently but firmly pull up on the rear of the port adapter until it is free of the connectors.

Step 7 Place the removed port adapter in an antistatic bag.

Step 8 If leaving an empty slot, install a blank filler plate.

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6513-E, 6500-E, WS-C6513-E-RF specifications

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