Replacing A Supervisor Module In A Single-Supervisor System - Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

Chapter 8 Removal and Installation Procedures
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Step 19 If the previous supervisor module was connected to an asynchronous device through a modem, connect
the modem cable to the COM1/AUX SERIAL PORT as explained in the
section on page
Step 20 Reconnect the network management cable to the MGMT ETH port as explained in
Management Interface" section on page
Reconnect the CMP cable to the CMP MGMT ETH port as explained in
Step 21
CMP Port" section on page

Replacing a Supervisor Module in a Single-Supervisor System

If you need to replace the supervisor in a single-supervisor Cisco Nexus 7000 Series system, you must
shut down the system before replacing the supervisor.
Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution
Warning
when servicing. Statement 1034
Handle the supervisor module carefully using an ESD wrist strap, holding the module only on its carrier
Caution
edges without touching any electronic circuitry, and placing the module on antistatic mats or antistatic
foam when it is not installed in the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series chassis.
To replace a supervisor module in a single-supervisor system, do the following:
Place an antistatic mat or antistatic foam where you can place the new and old supervisor modules.
Step 1
Place the replacement supervisor module on the antistatic mat or antistatic foam.
Step 2
Turn off the power on each of the power supply unit by turning its power switch to standby (STBY).
Step 3
Disconnect all of the cables attached to the front of the module to be removed.
Step 4
Step 5 Loosen the two captive screws identified in View A of
Step 6 Press the ejector release buttons on the top and bottom ends of the module (see View B of
push out the ejector levers and to disconnect the module.
Simultaneously rotate the two ejector levers outward to unseat the module from the midplane connector
Step 7
(see View C of
With a hand on each ejector, pull the module part way out of its slot in the chassis.
Step 8
Grasp the front edge of the module with your left hand and place your right hand under the lower side
Step 9
of the module to support its weight. Pull the module out of its slot.
To prevent ESD damage, avoid touching the electronic circuitry and prevent anything else from coming
Caution
in contact with the circuitry.
If you are removing a module from a Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis, rotate the module 90 degrees
Step 10
counterclockwise so that it is horizontal and you can see its circuitry from above.
Step 11 Place the removed module on the antistatic mat or antistatic foam.
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