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8800 Series Chassis Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Module Slot Assignments
The specific slot locations for I/O modules and Supervisory modules in the chassis are as
follows:
XCM8810 switch
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Slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 can accommodate only I/O modules.
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Slot 5/A can accommodate only an Supervisory module.
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Slot 6/B can accommodate an Supervisory module or I/O module
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XCM8806 switch
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Slots 1, 2, 5, and 6 can accommodate only I/O modules.
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Slot 3/A can accommodate only an Supervisory module.
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Slot 4/B can accommodate an Supervisory module or I/O module
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The following slots can only operate an Supervisory module:
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Slot 5/A in the XCM8810 chassis
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Slot 3/A in the XCM8806 chassis
Supervisory modules reside in different slots depending on which switch you operate:
If you are using only one Supervisory module in the XCM8806 switch, install that
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Supervisory module in slot 3. If you add a second Supervisory module to increase
reliability and throughput, install the second Supervisory module in slot 4.
If you are using only one Supervisory module in the XCM8810 switch, install that
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Supervisory module in slot 5. If you add a second Supervisory module to increase
reliability and throughput, install the second Supervisory module in slot 6.
Distinguishing a Supervisory Module from an I/O Module
One quick way to distinguish an 8800 series Supervisory module from an I/O module is by
the color of the release latch on each injector/ejector handle. Orange injector/ejector release
Chapter 7. Install Modules and Establish Initial Management Access
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