Cisco CATALYST 5500 9 PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH MODULE Specification Guide

Switching Module Installation 3-9

Removing Switching Modules

Step 10

Use a screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screw on each end of the
switching module faceplate.

Note

The WS-X5014 Ethernet switching module and the WS-X5410 Gigabit

EtherChannel switching module occupy two chassis slots. When you install
these modules, you need to use a screwdriver to tighten all four captive
installation screws on the module front panel.

Step 11

Attach network interface cables or other devices to the interface ports.

Removing Switching Modules

Warning

During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD

damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any
metal tool, or you could shock yourself.

To remove a switching module from a Catalyst 5000 family switch, perform these steps:

Step 1

Disconnect any network interface cables attached to the module ports.

Step 2

Loosen the captive screws at each end of the switching module.

Note

Both the WS-X5014 Ethernet switching module and the WS-X5410

Gigabit EtherChannel switching module occupy two chassis slots. When you
remove these modules, you must loosen all four captive installation screws.

Step 3

Place your thumbs on the left and right ejector levers. Push the levers outward
to release the module from the backplane connector.

Step 4

Grasp the switching-module front panel with one hand, and place your other
hand under the module to support and guide it out of the slot. Do not touch the
printed circuit boards or connector pins.