Required Tools; Installing The Content Switching Module - Cisco CATALYST 6000 Installation And Configuration Note

Software Requirements
Catalyst 6000 family CSM software release 1.1(1) requires Cisco IOS Release 12.1(6)E or 12.1(7)E.
Catalyst 6000 family CSM software release 1.2(1) requires Cisco IOS Release 12.1(8a)E or later only.
CSM Software
Release Software Part Number
1.1(1) SC6k-SLB-APC-1.1
1.2(1) SC6K-1.2-CSM
1.2(1) SC6K-1.2-CSM

Required Tools

This section describes the tools and requirements you need to install the CSM.
Before installing the CSM, you must install the Catalyst 6000 family switch chassis and at least one
Note
supervisor engine. For information on installing the switch chassis, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family
Installation Guide.
These tools are required to install the CSM into the Catalyst 6000 family switch:
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Whenever you handle the supervisor engine or switching modules, always use a wrist strap or other
Caution
grounding device to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). See the
Module" section on page 11

Installing the Content Switching Module

To install the CSM into the Catalyst 6000 family switch, perform the steps in the following sections:
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Preparing to Install the CSM
Before installing the CSM, make sure that the following are available:
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Hardware
Supervisor Engine 1A with MSFC
and PFC
Supervisor Engine 1A with MSFC
and PFC
Supervisor Engine 2 Module with
MSFC 2
Flat-blade screwdriver
Wrist strap or other grounding device
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
for more information.
Preparing to Install the CSM, page 11
Installing the CSM, page 12
Verifying the Installation, page 15
Catalyst 6000 Family Content Switching Module Installation and Configuration Note
Cisco IOS Release Added Features
12.1(6)E or Initial Release
12.1(7)E
12.1(8a)E Supervisor Engine 2
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12.1(8a)E Supervisor Engine 2
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