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Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter 4 Replacing Components
Replacing Expansion Modules
Step 2 Loosen the captive screw on the front of the module.
Step 3 Slide the module part way out of its slot and place your other hand under it to support it.
Step 4 Pull the module fully out of the slot and set it on an antistatic surface or repack it in its packing materials.
You are ready to install a replacement module as described in the “Installing an Expansion Module in
the Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform Chassis” section on page 4-7.
Installing an Expansion Module in the Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform Chassis
To install an expansion module in the Cisco Nexus 5000 Platform chassis, follow these steps:
Step 1 Grasp the handle of the module and place your other hand under the module to support it.
Step 2 Gently slide the module into the opening until you cannot push it any further.
Step 3 Tighten the captive screw on the front of the module.
Figure 4-6 shows the positioning of an expansion module in the Cisco Nexus 5020 chassis.
Figure 4-6 Positioning the Module in the Cisco Nexus 5020 Chassis
Figure 4-7 shows the positioning of an expansion module in the Cisco Nexus 5010 chassis.