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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation and Reference Guide
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Chapter 9 Replacement Procedures
Replacing a Supervisor Module
Note
A replacement supervisor module comes with one DIMM (4 GB of memory) or, if your switch is running
Cisco NX-OS 5.1 (or later release), two DIMMs (8 GB of memory). If the switch not running a version
of Cisco NX-OS that is compatible with using 8 GB of memory, then you must use only one DIMM (do
not install an additional DIMM).
Caution
If you cannot immediately replace a supervisor, either leave the supervisor in its slot until it can be
replaced or replace it with a blank module so the system airflow is not disrupted. If the system airflow
is disrupted for more than a couple of minutes, the system could overheat and shut down.
Warning
Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution
when servicing.
Statement 1034
Caution
Handle each supervisor or I/O module carefully using an ESD wrist strap, holding the module only on
its carrier edges without touching any electronic circuitry, and placing the module on antistatic mats or
repacking it in its original packing materials when it is not installed in the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series
chassis.
To replace a supervisor module, follow these steps:
Step 1
Place an antistatic mat or antistatic foam where you can place the new and old supervisor modules.
Step 2
If the replacement supervisor is in a shipping box, prepare the module for installation by following these
steps:
a.
Open the shipping box for the module and remove the module from its antistatic wrapping.
b.
If the plastic protector shown in
is included with the module, remove it by pulling it past
the back of the module. Keep the plastic protector and the other packing materials so that you can
easily ship the module at a later time.
