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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Content Switching Module Installation Note
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Installing the CSM
Required Tools
These tools are required to install the CSM in the Catalyst 6500 series switches:
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Wrist strap or other grounding device
• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
Whenever you handle the CSM, always use a wrist strap or other grounding device to prevent
electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Installing and Removing the Module
Caution During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the module. Do not directly
touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
All Catalyst 6500 series switches support hot swapping, which allows you to install, remove, replace,
and rearrange modules without turning off the system power. For more information on removing the
CSM from a switch, see the “Removing the Module” section on page 13.
When the system detects that a module has been installed or removed, the system automatically runs
diagnostic and discovery routines, acknowledges the presence or absence of the module, and resumes
system operation.
These sections describe how to install and verify the operation of the CSM in the Catalyst 6500 series
switches:
• Slot Assignments, page 12
• Removing the Module, page 13
• Installing a Module, page 14
Slot Assignments
The Catalyst 6006 and 6506 switch chassis have 6 slots, the Catalyst 6009 and 6509 switch chassis have
9 slots, and the Catalyst 6513 switch chassis has 13 slots.
Note The Catalyst 6509-NEB switch has vertical slots, which are numbered 1 to 9 from right to left. Install
the modules with the component side facing to the right.
• Slot 1 is reserved for the supervisor engine.
• Slot 2 can be used for a redundant supervisor engine if the supervisor engine in slot 1 fails.
• If a redundant supervisor engine is not required, slots 2 through 6 on the 6-slot chassis, slots 2
through 9 on the 9-slot chassis, and slots 2 through 13 on the 13-slot chassis are available for
switching modules, such as the CSM.
• The empty slots require filler plates, which are blank switching-module carriers that maintain
consistent airflow through the switch chassis.