Required Tools; Installing And Removing The Module - Cisco 6500-E Installation And Verification Manual

Required Tools

Required Tools
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Warning
Statement 1030
These tools are required to remove and replace the module and port adapters:
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Whenever you handle a module, always use a wrist strap or other grounding device to prevent
electrostatic discharge (ESD). For information on preventing ESD, see the "Preventing ESD" section of
the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information publication.

Installing and Removing the Module

This section describes the procedures for installing and removing the module:
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Installing the Module
This section describes how to install the module into the Catalyst 6500 series switch or the Cisco 7600
series router.
All modules, including the supervisor engine (if you have redundant supervisor engines), support hot
Note
swapping. You can add, replace, or remove modules without interrupting the system power or causing
other software or interfaces to shut down. For more information about hot-swapping modules, see the
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide.
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
Warning
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. Statement 94
To install the module into the Catalyst 6500 series switch or the Cisco 7600 series router, perform these
steps:
Make sure that you take the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage.
Step 1
Choose a slot for the module.
Step 2
Cisco Communication Media Module for Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and Cisco 7600 Series Router Installation and Verification Note
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Flat-blade screwdriver (for the module)
Number 1 Phillips screwdriver (for the screws and standoffs)
Antistatic mat or foam pad
Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap that is included with
all upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares
Installing the Module, page 10
Removing the Module, page 17