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Installing or Replacing a Supervisor Module
Procedure
Step 1 If you need to remove a supervisor module to open the slot for a new module, follow these steps (if you already
have an open slot, go to the next step):
Note
a) Disconnect all of the networking cables attached to the front of the module.
b) Unscrew the captive screw on the left side of the module until the screw is no longer connected to the
chassis (see Callout 1 in the following figure).
Figure 28: Removing a Half-Width Supervisor Module
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c) Press the eject button on the left side of the module (see Step 2 in the previous figure).
The ejector springs out part way from the front of the module.
d) Fully rotate the handle from the front of the module and pull the handle to move the module part way out
of its slot.
e) Place your other hand under the module to support its weight and pull the module fully out of its slot.
f) Place the module on or in antistatic material.
Step 2 Install the new or replacement supervisor module as follows:
a) Unpack the new supervisor module and inspect it for damage.
If anything is damaged or missing, contact your customer representative immediately.
Caution
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If the slot that you need to open has a blank filler plate, remove the plate by unscrewing its captive
screw and pulling on the handle attached to the plate to remove the plate, and go to Step 3).
Unscrew the captive screw until it is free of the
chassis.
Press the ejector button.
Do not touch the electrical components or connectors on the module. Always hold the module
by only its covered front and bottom sides.
Installing or Replacing Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies
3 The handle springs open.
4 Pull the handle to remove the module part way
from the slot. Place your other hand under the
module and fully remove it from the slot.
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