Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series User Manual

Figure 73: Front Panel of Cisco Catalyst NIM Adapter
Description
LED: EN
Off: Device power is off, or the adapter has not yet started. (It may take several seconds for the
adapter to start after the router is powered on.)
Green, solid: Powered on and functioning normally.
Amber, solid: Module has some type of failure.
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NIM slots2
Remove the Network Interface Module Adapter
Before You Begin
• Read the safety warnings section before beginning this procedure.
• The Cisco Catalyst NIM adapter is considered "hot swappable." Removing the adapter does not require
powering off the device.
• When preparing to remove the Cisco Catalyst NIM adapter, first remove any installed NIMs, and then
remove the adapter.
Procedure
To remove the Cisco Catalyst NIM adapter from a service module (SM) slot on a Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series
Edge Platforms:
Step 1 Locate the NIM adapter to be removed. Using a number 1 Phillips or flat-blade screwdriver, unscrew
the captive mounting screws on the module faceplate.
Step 2 Pull the NIM adapter out of the chassis.
Step 3 Align the module with the guides in the chassis walls or slot divider and slide it gently into the NIM
slot on the device.
Step 4 Place the NIM adapter in an antistatic bag to protect it from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
Step 5 Install a blank faceplate over the empty slot to ensure proper air flow.
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Edge Platforms
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Install Cisco Catalyst Network Interface Module

Cisco Catalyst 8300 Series Specifications

General

Software	Cisco IOS XE
Interface Modules	Modular
WAN Ports	Varies based on module selection
LAN Ports	Varies based on module selection
Redundancy	Yes, with dual power supplies and modular components
Security	Integrated threat defense, encryption, and secure boot
Management	Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP, REST APIs
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Rack Height	1RU or 2RU
Interfaces	Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, Serial
Power Supply	Redundant power supply options available
Key Features	SD-WAN, advanced security
Product Family	Catalyst
Port Density	Varies based on module selection
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model and module selection