Installation guide

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Application-Oriented Networking Module Installation Note

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Installing the Module

Software Requirements

The AON module is supported on Cisco IOS Release 12.2(17d)SXB7. The module is also supported on

Cisco IOS Release 12.(18)SXE1 with the Catalyst operating system software release 8.4(2a).

See the AON release note for software requirements.

Installing the Module

These sections describe how to install the AON module:

• Preparing to Install the Module, page 10

• Required Tools, page 10

• Installing and Removing the Module, page 10

Preparing to Install the Module

Before installing the AON module, make sure that the following items are available:

• Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis

• Management station that is available through a Telnet or a console connection to perform the

configuration tasks

Required Tools

These tools are required to install the AON module in the Catalyst 6500 series switches:

• Phillips-head screwdriver

• Wrist strap or other grounding device

• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam

Whenever you handle the AON module, always use a wrist strap or other grounding device to prevent

electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Installing and Removing the Module

Caution 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.

All Catalyst 6500 series switches support hot swapping, which allows you to install, remove, replace,

and rearrange the modules without turning off the system power. For more information on removing the

AON module from a switch, see the “Removing the Module” section on page 11.

When the switch detects that a module has been installed or removed, the system automatically runs

diagnostic and discovery routines, acknowledges the presence or absence of the module, and resumes

system operation.