Cisco Catalyst 5000 Series Installation And Configuration Note page 10

Removing and Replacing the Supervisor Engine
Warning
to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference
(EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis.
Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Note
the console screen. The messages are for information only. Enter the show system and show module
commands to view specific information. For additional information, refer to the Software
Configuration Guide and Command Reference publications for your switch.
Installing the Supervisor Engine
When installing the supervisor engine, note that it must go in a specific slot:
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To install the supervisor engine, follow these steps:
Caution
Warning
not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
10 Catalyst 5000 Series Route Switch Feature Card Installation and Configuration Note
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure
When you remove and replace the supervisor engine, the system provides status messages on
Catalyst 5000—slot 1
Catalyst 5505, 5509, and Catalyst 5500—slot 1 (if a second, redundant supervisor is installed, it
goes in slot 2)
Catalyst 5002—slot 1
To prevent ESD damage, handle switching modules by the carrier edges only.
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do
Take the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage, as described in the "Preventing
ESD Damage" section on page 7.
To install the supervisor engine, hold the front panel with one hand, and place your other
hand under the carrier to support the supervisor engine. Do not touch the printed circuit
boards or connector pins.
Align the edges of the supervisor engine carrier with the slot guides on the sides of the
switch chassis.
Pivot the two module ejector levers out away from the faceplate. The ejector levers are
shown pivoted out in Figure 2.