Installing And Removing Line Cards - Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Installation Note

• When installing a component, use an available ejector lever to properly seat the bus connectors in the
• When removing a component, use an available ejector lever to release the bus connectors from the
• Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or connectors.
• Place a removed component board-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static-shielding container. If
• Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects components
• Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.
Tools Required
You will need these tools to install or remove supervisor engines and line cards:
• Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all upgrade
• Antistatic mat or antistatic bag

Installing and Removing Line Cards

Installing a Line Card
Warning Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when
servicing. Statement 1034
Caution
To prevent ESD damage, handle the line cards by the carrier edges only.
Before you begin
• Take the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage. Wear a grounded ESD wrist strap while handling
• Ensure that you have enough clearance to accommodate any interface equipment that you will connect
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the slot blank cover (C9606-SLOT-BLANK=) if it is present, by squeezing the release handles
towards each other (with your thumb and index fingers) and sliding the cover out of the bay. Save it for future
use.
backplane or midplane. These devices prevent accidental removal, provide proper grounding for the
system, and help to ensure that bus connectors are properly seated.
backplane or midplane.
you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static-shielding container.
from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
kits, FRUs, and spares.
the line cards.
directly to the ports.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Line Card Installation Note
Tools Required
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