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Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
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Chapter 3 Installing the Switch
Unpacking the Switch
Warning
This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS/NZS 3260.
Incorrectly connecting this equipment to a general-purpose outlet could be hazardous. The
telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1) before unplugging the main power connector or 2)
while the housing is open, or both.
Statement 1043
Warning
This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building
installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.
Statement 1045
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
Note If you are installing a free-standing (not rack-mounted) Catalyst 6509-NEB or Catalyst 6513 switch, you
must install the stabilizer kit, which is part of the accessory kit for these two switches.
Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, see the “Site Preparation Checklist” section
on page 2-22 to verify that all site planning activities were completed.
For information on installing modules, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation
Guide.
Unpacking the Switch
Tip Do not discard the shipping container when you unpack the switch. Flatten the shipping cartons and store
them with the pallet. You will need these containers if you need to move or ship the switch in the future.
Repacking instructions are provided in Appendix C, “Repacking the Switch.”
Perform the following to check the contents of the shipping container:
• Check the contents of the accessory kit against the Accessory Kit Components Checklist and the
packing slip. Verify that you received all listed equipment, which should include the following:
–
Switch hardware and software documentation, if ordered
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Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables, transceivers, or special
connectors
• Check the switching modules in each slot. Ensure that the configuration matches the packing list and
that all the specified interfaces are included.
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