Removing The Dfc - Cisco Catalyst DFC3A Installation Note

Catalyst 6500 series distributed forwarding card (dfc)

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Removing the DFC

Note

Throughout this publication, unless otherwise noted, the term DFC refers to the DFC, DFC3A, DFC3B,

and DFC3BXL.

Note

The figures in this procedure show the DFC. The procedure is the same for the DFC, DFC3A, DFC3B,

and DFC3BXL.

During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the module. Do not directly

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touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.

To remove the DFC, perform these steps:

Remove the module from the Catalyst 6500 series switch. (Refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch

Step 1

Module Installation and Verification Note for removal instructions.)

Place the module on an antistatic mat or foam, with the front of the module facing toward you.

Step 2

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the securing screws and the two cap nuts from the DFC.

Step 3

(See

78-11627-04

Use care not to damage the connectors on the module. If you damage a connector, it will be

necessary to return the module to Cisco for repair.

You must install screws in all available standoffs. The screws provide grounding between the

DFC3 and the module. Failure to install all screws will invalidate the safety approvals and

pose a risk of fire and electrical hazard.

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Catalyst 6500 Series DFC, DFC3A, DFC3B, and DFC3BXL Installation Note

Removing the DFC

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