Network Card User Manual

Catalyst 6500 Series DFC3A, DFC3B, and DFC3BXL Installation Note

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Removing a CFC or DFC Daughter Card

These tools and supplies are required to remove and install the DFC3 daughter card:

• Antistatic mat or foam pad to support the removed module and an antistatic bag to store the removed

Central Forwarding Card (CFC) or DFC daughter card

• Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included in the

upgrade kit

• Number 1 Phillips-head screwdriver for the DFC daughter card installation hardware

Removing a CFC or DFC Daughter Card

If your module has either a CFC or a DFC daughter card installed, you must remove the daughter card

before installing the new DFC daughter card. Two procedures are provided: See either the “Removing

the CFC Daughter Card” section on page 10 or “Removing the DFC3 Daughter Card from Modules

Without Stiffener Brackets” section on page 13.

Removing the CFC Daughter Card

To remove a CFC daughter card, follow these steps:

Warning

During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly

touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.

Statement 94

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 Remove the Ethernet module from the Catalyst 6500 series switch. (If you are unsure about the correct

procedure for removing a module from the switch chassis, refer to the “Removing and Installing

Modules in the Chassis” section on page 32 for removal instructions.)

Step 3 Place the Ethernet module on an antistatic mat with the front of the module facing toward you.

Step 4 Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the three securing screws and the two cap nuts.

(See Figure 1.)