Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Installation Note page 9

Preparing to Install the CSM
Before installing the CSM, make sure that the following items are available:
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Required Tools
These tools are required to install the module in the Catalyst 6500 series switches:
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Whenever you handle the module, always use a wrist strap or other grounding device to prevent
electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Installing and Removing the Module
Caution During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
All Catalyst 6500 series switches support hot swapping, which allows you to install, remove, replace,
and rearrange modules without turning off the system power. For more information on removing the
module from a switch, see the
When the system detects that a module has been installed or removed, the system automatically runs
diagnostic and discovery routines, acknowledges the presence or absence of the module, and resumes
system operation.
These sections describe how to install and verify the operation of the CSM in the Catalyst 6500 series
switches:
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Slot Assignments
The Catalyst 6006 and 6506 switch chassis have 6 slots, the Catalyst 6009 and 6509 switch chassis have
9 slots, and the Catalyst 6513 switch chassis has 13 slots.
The Catalyst 6509-NEB switch has vertical slots, which are numbered 1 to 9 from right to left. Install
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the modules with the component side facing to the right.
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Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis
Management station that is available through a Telnet or a console connection to perform
configuration tasks
Flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips-head screwdriver
Wrist strap or other grounding device
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
Slot Assignments, page 9
Removing the Module, page 10
Installing a Module, page 11
"Removing the Module" section on page
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Content Switching Module Installation Note
Installing the CSM
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