Removing and Installing the Supervisor Module
All Catalyst 4500E Series Switches support hot swapping, which lets you install, remove, replace, and rearrange supervisor engines
and switching modules without powering the system off. When the system detects that a switching module has been installed or
removed, it runs diagnostic and discovery routines automatically, acknowledges the presence or absence of the module, and resumes
system operation with no operator intervention.
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040
Warning
Required Tools
These tools are required to perform the installation or removal of a supervisor engine in a Catalyst 4500 Series Switch :
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Antistatic mat or foam pad to support the removed supervisor engine.
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3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws.
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Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all upgrade kits, field-replaceable
units (FRUs), and spares.
Whenever you handle supervisor modules, use a wrist strap or other grounding device to prevent electrostatic
discharge (ESD) damage.
Note
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage may occur when modules or other FRUs are improperly handled, and result in intermittent or
complete failure of the modules or FRUs. Modules consist of printed circuit boards that are fixed in metal carriers. EMI shielding
and connectors are integral components of a carrier. Although the metal carrier helps to protect the board from ESD, always use an
ESD-grounding strap when handling modules. To prevent ESD damage, follow these guidelines:
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Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.
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Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface.
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When installing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws 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.
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When removing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to release the bus connectors from
the backplane or midplane.
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Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or connectors.
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