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Cisco Catalyst 4900M S witch Inst allati on Guide

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Chapter 3 Installing the Swi tch

Configurable Modules

To remove a switching module from a Catalys t 4900M series switch, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Disconnect any network interface cables attached to the ports on the switching module that you intend

to remove.

Step 2 Loosen the captive installation screws. (See Figure 3-10.)

Figure 3-10 Captive Installation Screws and Ejector Levers

Step 3 Grasp the left and right ejector levers, and simultaneously pivot the levers downward to release the

switching module from the bac kplane connector.

Step 4 Grasp the front panel of the switchin g module with one hand, and place you r other ha nd under the carrier

to support and guide it out of the slot . Do not touch the printed cir cuit boards or the connector pins.

Step 5 Carefully pull the switc hing module straig ht out of the slot, keeping y our other hand und er the carrie r to

guide it.

Step 6 Place the switching module on an antista tic mat or antistatic foam, or immediately ins tall it in another

slot.

Step 7 If the slot is to remain empty, install a switching-module filler plate.

1 Captive screw 2 Ejector lever

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