Preface
This preface describes who should read the Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine Guide, how it is
organized, and its document conventions.
Audience
Only trained and qualified service personnel (as defined in IEC 60950 and AS/NZS3260) should install,
replace, or service the equipment described in this publication.
Organization
This publication is organized as follows:
Chapter
Title
Chapter 1
Catalyst 6500 Series
Switch Chassis Overview
Chapter 2
Supervisor Engines
Chapter 3
Installing Supervisor
Engines
Appendix A
Pluggable Transceivers
Appendix B
Port, Cable, and
Connector Specifications
Appendix C
ESD Precautions
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Description
Provides an overview of the Catalyst 6500 series
switches.
Describes the Catalyst 6500 series supervisor engines.
Describes how to correctly and safely install supervisor
engines in the chassis.
Provides information on the pluggable transceivers
supported by the supervisor engines.
Lists the cable specifications for the Catalyst 6500
series supervisor engine ports.
Describes ESD safety precautions that you need to
follow when handling the supervisor engines.
Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine Guide
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