Installation guide
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Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Application-Oriented Networking Module Installation Note
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Installing the Module
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 that are 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 4 Place the module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam, or immediately reinstall it in another slot.
Step 5 If the slot from which you removed the module is to remain empty, install a module filler panel to keep
dust out of the chassis and to maintain proper airflow through the chassis.
Warning
Blank faceplates (filler panels) serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous
voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might
disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate
the system unless all cards and faceplates are in place.
Installing a Module
This section describes how to install a module in the Catalyst 6500 series switch.
Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier edges only.
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.
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments.
To install a module in the chassis, perform these steps:
Step 1 Choose a slot for the module.
Step 2 Verify that there is enough clearance to accommodate any interface equipment that you will connect
directly to the module ports. If possible, place the modules between the empty slots that contain only
the module filler panels.