Network Card User Manual

Catalyst 6500 Series DFC3A, DFC3B, and DFC3BXL Installation Note

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Removing and Installing Modules in the Chassis

Step 5 Depending on the orientation of the slots in the chassis (horizontal or vertical), perform one of the

following two sets of substeps:

Horizontal slots

a. Place your thumbs on the left and right ejector levers, and simultaneously rotate the levers outward

to unseat the module from the backplane connector.

b. Grasp the front edge of the module and slide the module part of the way out of the slot. Place your

other hand under the module to support the weight of the module. Do not touch the module circuitry.

Vertical slots

a. Place your thumbs on the ejector levers located at the top and bottom of the module, and

simultaneously rotate the levers outward to unseat the module from the backplane connector.

b. Grasp the edges of the module, and slide the module straight out of the slot. Do not touch the module

circuitry.

Step 6 Place the module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam.

Installing a Module in the Chassis

Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier edges only and wear grounding wrist straps.

Warning

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into

beams or view directly with optical instruments.

Statement 1051

To install a module in the chassis, perform these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD grounding strap to your wrist and to ground. (If you are unsure about the correct way to

attach an ESD grounding strap, refer to the “Attaching Your ESD Grounding Strap” section on page 40

for instructions.)

Step 2 Verify that the captive installation screws are tightened on all modules installed in the chassis. This

assures that the EMI gaskets on all modules are fully compressed in order to maximize the opening space

for the new module or the replacement module.

Note 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

reinstall the module.

Step 3 Fully open both ejector levers on the module. (See Figure 23.)