Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Installation Note

Step 2 Remove the new line card from the shipping packaging, being careful to handle the module using only the
module’s metal tray or the front panel. Do not touch the printed circuit board or the connector pins.
Step 3 Pivot the left and the right ejector levers away from the front of the module and hold them while sliding the
line card into the slot.
Step 4 Hold the line card's front panel with one hand and place your other hand under the carrier to support the line
card.
Step 5 Position and carefully slide the line card into the slot. Make sure that you align the sides of the printed circuit
boards with the slot guides on each side of the chassis slot.
Figure 8: Positioning and Sliding the Line Card into the Slot
Step 6 Pivot both the ejector levers inward simultaneously.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Line Card Installation Note
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Installing a Line Card

Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Specifications

General

Series	Catalyst 9600 Series
Category	Switch
Switching Capacity	Up to 25.6 Tbps
Software	Cisco IOS XE
Form Factor	Modular chassis
Purpose	Enterprise campus core and distribution
Ports	10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, 400G
Redundancy	Yes, supports redundant power supplies and fans
Stacking	Virtual Stacking supported
Security	Advanced security features including MACsec encryption
Management	Cisco DNA Center, CLI, SNMP
Uplink Ports	40G, 100G
Power Supply	Redundant, hot-swappable
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Port Density	Up to 384 ports
Weight	Starting at 75 lbs (34 kg)
Modular Slots	Up to 6 line card slots