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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
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Organization
This publication is organized as follows:
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions:
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1 Product Overview Provides an overview of the Catalyst 6500 series 
switches, the supervisor engine, Ethernet switching 
modules, and ATM modules.
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Describes how to prepare your site before installing the 
supervisor engine and switching modules, and includes 
information on ensuring safety during installation and 
preparing the necessary cabling and interface 
connectors.
Chapter 3 Installing the Module Describes how to install the supervisor engine, Ethernet 
switching modules, and ATM modules in the 
Catalyst 6500 series switch. Includes procedures to 
verify the module operation after installation.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Lists the technical specifications for the Catalyst 6500 
series modules.
Appendix B Cable and Connector 
Specifications
Lists the cable specifications for the Catalyst 6500 
series modules.
Convention Description
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