Chapter 3 Installing the Module
Removing the Supervisor Engine or a Switching Module
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
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Step 3 Loosen the two captive screws on the supervisor engine or module.
Step 4 Depending on the orientation of the slots in the chassis (horizontal or vertical),
perform one of the following two sets of steps:
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 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 5 Place the module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam, or immediately reinstall
it in another slot.
Step 6 If the slot is to remain empty, install a module filler plate to keep dust out of the
chassis and to maintain proper airflow through the chassis.
Warning
Blank faceplates and cover 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, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Statement 1029