Removing a Line Card
Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when
servicing.
Statement 1034
Warning
Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or
view directly with optical instruments.
Statement 1051
Warning
To prevent ESD damage, handle line cards by the carrier edges only.
Caution
Before you begin
• You will need a slot blank cover (C9606-SLOT-BLANK) if the slot is to remain empty.
• Take the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage. Wear a grounded ESD wrist strap while handling
the modules.
Procedure
Step 1
Disconnect network interface cables, if any, that are attached to the line card ports.
Step 2
If the line card is equipped with removable optical transceivers, immediately install dust plugs into the
transceiver’s optical bores. This prevents possible dust contamination, which can affect port performance.
Step 3
Grasp the left and right ejector levers and slightly push the two ejector levers in and towards the faceplate.
Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Line Card Installation Note
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Removing a Line Card
