Installing A Network Module In The Switch; Safety Warnings; Installing A Network Module - Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Installing a Network Module in the Switch

Network Module
C3850-NM-2-10G
C3850-NM-4-10G
C3850-NM-8-10G
C3850-NM-2-40G
Blank Network Module
Installing a Network Module in the Switch

Safety Warnings

This section includes the installation cautions and warnings. Translations of the safety warnings are available
in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches.
Read this section before you install a network module.
Caution
Proper ESD protection is required whenever you handle equipment. Installation and maintenance personnel
should be properly grounded by grounding straps to eliminate the risk of ESD damage to the equipment.
Equipment is subject to ESD damage whenever you remove it.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement
1030
Warning
Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module. Exposed circuitry could
constitute an energy hazard. Statement 206

Installing a Network Module

Note The switch can operate without a network module, but a blank module (with no ports or SFP slots) is available
and should be installed when uplink ports are not required.
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Description
This module has four slots. Two slots (left side) support only 1G SFP modules and
two slots (right side) support either 1G SFP or 10G SFP modules.
This module has four 10G slots or four 1G slots.
This module has eight 10G slots with an SFP+ port in each slot. Each port supports
a 1G or 10G connection
This module has two 40G slots with a QSFP+ connector in each slot.
Insert this blank module when the switch has no uplink ports (this is required for
sufficient air flow).
Installing a Network Module