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Catalyst 6500 Series DFC3A, DFC3B, and DFC3BXL Installation Note
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Installing the DFC3 Daughter Card
Step 7 Position the installation bracket over the two standoffs and press down on the top of the bracket to seat
the DFC3 daughter card connectors on the module connectors. (See Figure 21.)
Caution When seating the DFC3 daughter card on the module connectors, DO NOT touch or apply any pressure
to the heat sinks. Press down on the installation bracket only.
Figure 21 Seating the DFC3 on the Module (WS-X6748-GE-TX Equipped with a Front Stiffener
Bracket)
Step 8
Secure the DFC3 daughter card to the module through the stiffener bracket with the two long screws that
you previously removed.
Step 9 Continue installing the remainder of the screws and the cap nuts to fully attach the DFC3 daughter card
to the module. (See Figure 22.)
Caution Do not overtighten the screws and the cap nuts because you will damage the board.
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Apply pressure to seat
DFC connectors. Do
not press on heat sinks
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WS-X6748-GE-TX 48 PORT ETHERNET