Installing A Network Module In The Switch; Installing Network Modules - Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing a Network Module in the Switch

Installing a Network Module in the Switch

Installing Network Modules

The switch can operate without a network module, but a blank module (with no ports or SFP slots) is
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available and should be installed when uplink ports are not required.
Note The switch generates logs when you insert or remove a network module with SFP slots.
Use only supported network modules and SFP or QSFP modules. Each module has an internal serial EEPROM
that is encoded with security information.
The network module is hot-swappable. If you remove a module, replace it with another network module or
a blank module.
The switch complies with EMC, safety, and thermal specifications when a network module is present. If
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no uplink ports are required, install a blank network module.
Before You Begin
When installing network modules, observe these precautions:
• Do not remove the blank module from the slot unless you are installing an SFP or QSFP module. Either
• Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic SFP and QSFP modules or the rubber caps from the
• Removing and installing a network module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert a network
• To prevent ESD damage, follow your normal board and component handling procedures when connecting
Procedure
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to an earth ground surface.
Step 2
Remove the module from the protective packaging.
Step 3 Remove the blank module from the switch and save it.
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a module or a dust plug must be in the slot at all times.
fiber-optic cable until you connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the module ports and cables
from contamination and ambient light.
module more often than is necessary.
cables to the switch and other devices.
Verify the correct orientation of your module before installing it. Incorrect installation can damage
the module.
Do not install the network module with connected cables or installed SFP modules. Always remove
any cables and modules before you install the network module.
Installing a Network Module