• When installing a component, use an available ejector lever to properly seat the bus connectors in the
backplane or midplane. These devices prevent accidental removal, provide proper grounding for the
system, and help to ensure that bus connectors are properly seated.
• When removing a component, use an available ejector lever to release the bus connectors from the
backplane or midplane.
• Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or connectors.
• Place a removed component board-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static-shielding container. If
you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static-shielding container.
• Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects components
from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
• Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.
Tools Required
You will need these tools to install or remove supervisor engines and line cards:
• Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all upgrade
kits, FRUs, and spares.
• Antistatic mat or antistatic bag
Installing and Removing Line Cards
Installing a Line Card
Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when
servicing.
Statement 1034
Warning
To prevent ESD damage, handle the line cards by the carrier edges only.
Caution
Before you begin
• Take the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage. Wear a grounded ESD wrist strap while handling
the line cards.
• Ensure that you have enough clearance to accommodate any interface equipment that you will connect
directly to the ports.
Procedure
Step 1
Remove the slot blank cover (C9606-SLOT-BLANK=) if it is present, by squeezing the release handles
towards each other (with your thumb and index fingers) and sliding the cover out of the bay. Save it for future
use.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Line Card Installation Note
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Tools Required
