Cisco 6500-E Installation And Verification Manual page 22

Removing and Replacing Port Adapters
Installing a Port Adapter in Module Slots 1 through 3
When you face the module front panel, slot 1 is on the left, slot 2 is in the middle, and slot 3 is on the
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right. Slot 4 is located internally. (See
To install a port adapter in module slots 1 through 3, perform these steps:
Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution
Warning
when servicing. Statement 1034
Step 1 Remove the module from the Catalyst 6500 series switch or the Cisco 7600 series router; see the
"Removing the Module" section on page
Step 2 Carefully place the module, component-side up, on an antistatic mat or foam pad with the front of the
module facing toward you.
If there is a blank filler plate installed, remove it.
Step 3
Remove the new port adapter from its antistatic bag.
Step 4
Step 5 Locate the slot in which you are going to install the port adapter. Note the location of the following items
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Align the port adapter with the mounting posts and mounting holes. Ensure that the connectors on the
Step 6
port adapter are aligned with the connectors on the module.
Step 7 When all mounting posts and mounting holes are aligned, gently push down on the port adapter edges
to ensure that the keys on the connectors are properly aligned. If necessary, while applying pressure with
your left hand, rock the module up and down slightly with your right hand to seat the port adapter.
To seat the port adapter into the two connectors, grasp the rear of the port adapter with one hand, and
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gently but firmly push down on the rear of the port adapter until it is seated in the connectors. You will
hear a distinctive "click" when the port adapter seats in the connectors.
Use care not to damage the connectors on the port adapter. If you damage a connector, you will have to
Caution
return the port adapter to Cisco for repair.
Cisco Communication Media Module for Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and Cisco 7600 Series Router Installation and Verification Note
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Figure 13):
Two port adapter connectors
Two standoff mounting posts
Two Phillips screw mounting posts
Two Phillips screw access holes
Figure 13.)
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