Removing And Replacing Port Adapters - Cisco 6500-E Installation And Verification Manual

Removing and Replacing Port Adapters

Follow the procedures in this section to remove and replace the port adapters on the CMM:
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Removing a Port Adapter from Module Slots 1 through 3
When you face the module front panel, slot 1 is on the left, slot 2 is in the middle, and slot 3 is on the
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right. Slot 4 is located internally. (See
To remove a port adapter, perform these steps:
Warning Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution
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Remove the module from the Catalyst 6500 series switch or the Cisco 7600 series router; see the
Step 1
"Removing the Module" section on page
Carefully place the module, component-side down, on an antistatic mat or foam pad with the front of the
Step 2
module facing toward you. (See
Remove the two Phillips screws securing the port adapter. (See
Step 3
Carefully turn the module component-side up and place it on the antistatic mat or foam pad.
Step 4
Remove the two standoffs and the two remaining Phillips screws securing the port adapter. (See
Step 5
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Note the location of the two connectors in
Step 6
lifting up and disconnecting the port adapter from the connectors.
To unseat the port adapter from the two connectors, grasp the rear of the port adapter with one hand, and
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gently but firmly pull up on the rear of the port adapter until it is free of the connectors.
Step 7 Place the removed port adapter in an antistatic bag.
Step 8 If leaving an empty slot, install a blank filler plate.
Cisco Communication Media Module for Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and Cisco 7600 Series Router Installation and Verification Note
Removing a Port Adapter from Module Slots 1 through 3, page 19
Installing a Port Adapter in Module Slots 1 through 3, page 22
Installing and Removing an Ad-Hoc Conferencing and Transcoding Port Adapter in Slot 4, page 23
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Figure 13 and remove the port adapter, taking care when
Removing and Replacing Port Adapters
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