CH A P T E R 3

Installing Ethernet Switching Modules

Revised: April 2012

This chapter describes how to safely install, remove, and verify the operation of the Ethernet switching
modules in the Catalyst 6500 series switches, and it contains these sections:
• Safety, page 3-1
• Installing an Ethernet Switching Module, page 3-2
• Removing an Ethernet Switching Module, page 3-10
• Installing Pluggable Transceivers, page 3-11
• Attaching the Network Interface Cables, page 3-12
• Verifying the Installation, page 3-15
• What To Do After Installing Modules and Verifying Connectivity, page 3-17

Safety
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if performed
incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general
warnings that are applicable to the entire publication.

Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030

Warning Before opening the unit, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid contact with
telephone-network voltages. Statement 1041

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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. Statement 93

Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051

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. Statement 94

Installing an Ethernet Switching Module

This section describes how to safely install and verify the operation of the Ethernet switching modules.

Required Tools
These tools are required to install switching modules in the chassis:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Antistatic mat or foam pad to support an unpackaged module
• Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with the
module

Chassis Slot Filler Restrictions for WS-X68xx and WS-X69xx Modules

If you are installing one or more of the WS-X68xx or WS-X69xx modules in your chassis, the slots
directly adjacent to these modules (above and below or to the left and to the right) must contain either
another module or switching-module filler plates (Cisco part numbers WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR-E or
SLOTBLANK-09). If either adjacent slot is unused and currently has a blank slot cover (Cisco part
number WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR) installed, you must remove the blank slot cover and replace it with a
switching-module filler plate for NEBS compliance.

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Installing an Ethernet Switching Module

Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier edges only.

To install an Ethernet switching module in the chassis, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD grounding strap to your wrist and to ground.

Note If you are unsure about the correct way to attach an ESD grounding strap, see the “Attaching
Your ESD Grounding Strap” section on page C-1 for instructions.

Step 2 Choose a slot for the module.

Note Refer to your software release notes or to Chapter 2 for any information on slot or chassis
restrictions for the module that you are installing.

Step 3 If you are installing either a WS-X68xx or WS-X69xx module, verify that the two slots adjacent to the
slot where you are installing the module have either a module installed in them or a switching-module
filler plate installed (Cisco part numbers SLOTBLANK-09 or WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR-E) if either slot is
unused. If either slot has a blank slot cover (Cisco part number WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR), you need to
remove the blank slot cover and replace it with a switching-module filler plate for NEBS compliance.
Step 4 Verify that there is enough clearance to accommodate any interface equipment, such as pluggable
transceivers, that you will install directly to the module ports. If possible, install modules between empty
slots that contain only module filler plates.
Step 5 Verify that you have adequate cable guides installed on the chassis to accept the additional network
interface cables for the new module.
Step 6 Verify that the captive installation screws are tightened on all modules installed in the chassis.

Note This action assures that the EMI gaskets on all of the modules are fully compressed in order to
maximize the opening space for the new or replacement module. If the captive installation
screws are loose, the EMI gaskets on the installed modules will push adjacent modules toward
the open slot, reducing the opening size and making it difficult to install the module.

Step 7 Remove the module filler plate covering the selected slot by removing the two Phillips pan-head screws
from the filler plate.

Note If you must remove an existing module, refer to “Removing an Ethernet Switching Module”
section on page 3-10.

Step 8 Remove the new module from its shipping packaging and from the antistatic shipping bag.

Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier edges only.

Step 9 Fully open both ejector levers on the new module. (See Figure 3-1.)

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Step 10 Depending on the orientation of the slots in the chassis (horizontal or vertical), perform one of the
following two sets of steps:

Chassis with horizontal slots

a. Position the new module in the slot. (See Figure 3-1.) Make sure that you align the sides of the
module carrier with the slot guides on each side of the chassis slot.
b. Carefully slide the module into the slot until the EMI gasket along the top edge of the module makes
contact with the module or cover plate in the slot above it and the module ejector levers have both
closed to approximately 45 degrees with respect to the module faceplate. (See Figure 3-2.)

Figure 3-1 Positioning the Module in a Horizontal Slot Chassis

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c. Using the thumb and forefinger of each hand, grasp the two ejector levers and gently press down to
create a small 0.040 inch (1 mm) gap between the module’s EMI gasket and the module or cover
plate above it. (See Figure 3-2.)

Note Do not press down too forcefully on the levers because they will bend and get damaged.

Figure 3-2 Clearing the EMI Gasket in a Horizontal Slot Chassis

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d. While gently pressing down, simultaneously close the left and right ejector levers to fully seat the
module in the backplane connector. The ejector levers are fully closed when they are flush with the
module faceplate. (See Figure 3-3.)

Note Failure to fully seat the module in the backplane connector can result in error messages.

e. Tighten the two captive installation screws on the module.

Note Make sure the ejector levers are fully closed before tightening the captive installation
screws.

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f. Verify that the module STATUS LED is lit.

g. Periodically check the STATUS LED:
• If the STATUS LED changes from orange to green, the module has successfully completed the
boot process and is now online.
• If the STATUS LED remains orange or turns red, the module has not successfully completed the
boot process and may have encountered an error. For more information about the orange or red
STATUS LED states, see the LED table for your specific module in Chapter 2.

Note You should install switching-module filler plates (Cisco part number 800-00292-01) in any
empty slots to maintain consistent airflow through the switch chassis.

Figure 3-3 Closing the Ejector Levers in a Horizontal Slot Chassis

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a. Position the module in the slot. (See Figure 3-4.) Make sure that you align the sides of the
switching-module carrier with the slot guides on the top and bottom of the chassis slot.
b. Carefully slide the module into the slot until the EMI gasket along the right edge of the module
makes contact with the module or cover plate in the slot adjacent to it and the module ejector levers
have both closed to approximately 45 degrees with respect to the module faceplate. (See Figure 3-5.)

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Figure 3-4 Positioning the Module in a Vertical Slot Chassis

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Figure 3-5 Clearing the EMI Gasket in a Vertical Slot Chassis

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c. Using the thumb and forefinger of each hand, grasp the two ejector levers and exert a slight pressure
to the left, deflecting the module approximately 0.040 inches (1 mm) creating a small gap between
the module’s EMI gasket and the module or cover plate adjacent to it. (See Figure 3-5.)

Note Do not exert too much pressure on the ejector levers because they will bend and get
damaged.

d. While gently pressing down on the ejector levers, simultaneously close both levers to fully seat the
module in the backplane connector. The ejector levers are fully closed when they are flush with the
module faceplate. (See Figure 3-6.)

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Figure 3-6 Closing the Ejector Levers in a Vertical Slot Chassis

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e. Tighten the two captive installation screws on the module.

Note Make sure that the ejector levers are fully closed before tightening the captive installation
screws.

f. Verify that the module STATUS LED is lit.

g. Periodically check the STATUS LED:
• If the STATUS LED changes from orange to green, the module has successfully completed the
boot process and is now online.
• If the STATUS LED remains orange or turns red, the module has not successfully completed the
boot process and may have encountered an error. For more information about the orange or red
STATUS LED states, see the LED table for your specific module in Chapter 2.

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Removing an Ethernet Switching Module

This section describes how to remove an Ethernet switching module from the Catalyst 6500 series switch
chassis.

Note The WS-X6904-40G Ethernet module has a blue ID beacon LED. This led can be turned on and off by
the user through CLI commands. Turning the beacon on helps to identify the module to servicing
personnel.

Caution During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the module.

Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051

To remove a module from the chassis, perform these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD grounding strap to your wrist and to ground.

Note If you are unsure about the correct way to attach an ESD grounding strap, see the “Attaching
Your ESD Grounding Strap” section on page C-1 for instructions.

Step 2 Disconnect any network interface cables attached to the module.

Step 3 Verify that the captive installation screws on all of the modules in the chassis are tight.

Note This step ensures that the space created by the removed module is maintained. If the captive
installation screws are loose, the EMI gaskets on the installed modules will push the modules
toward the open slot, reducing the opening size and making it difficult to remove the module.

Step 4 Loosen the two captive screws on the module. Make sure that the two captive screws are completely
unscrewed from the chassis.
Step 5 Depending on the orientation of the slots in the chassis (horizontal or vertical), perform one of the
following two sets of steps:

Horizontal slots
a. Place your thumbs on the left and right ejector levers and simultaneously rotate the levers outward
to unseat the module from the backplane connector.
b. Grasp the front edge of the module and slide the module part of the way out of the slot. Place your
other hand under the module to support the weight of the module. Do not touch the module circuitry.

Vertical slots
a. Place your thumbs on the ejector levers located at the top and bottom of the module, and
simultaneously rotate the levers outward to unseat the module from the backplane connector.

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b. Grasp the edges of the module, and slide the module straight out of the slot. Do not touch the module
circuitry.
Step 6 Place the removed module on an antistatic mat or in an antistatic bag, or immediately reinstall it in
another slot.
Step 7 If the slot is to remain empty and is adjacent to either a WS-X68xx or WS-X69xx module, you must
install a module filler plate (Cisco part numbers SLOTBLANK-09 or WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR-E) to
maintain proper air flow through the chassis. Do not install a blank slot cover (Cisco part number
WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR) over the unused slot.

Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to
hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI)
that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not
operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement
1029

Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051

Installing Pluggable Transceivers

Some Catalyst 6500 Ethernet modules require that pluggable transceivers be installed in the module port
sockets. These transceivers are normally shipped separately from the module and must be installed after
the module is installed in the chassis slot. This section provides references to installation procedures for
the various kinds of pluggable transceivers. Table 3-1 lists the transceiver installation documents located
on http://www.cisco.com.

Table 3-1 Transceiver Installation Procedure Documentation and Links

Transceiver Type Installation Procedure Document and Link

GBIC Gigabit Interface Converter Installation Note
SFP and SFP+ Cisco SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Module Installation Notes
XENPAK Cisco XENPAK Transceiver Modules Installation Note
X2 Cisco 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Transceiver Modules Installation Note
CFP Cisco 40-Gigabit and 100-Gigabit CFP Transceiver Modules
Installation Note

Note The WS-X6904-40G Ethernet module can support both 40-Gigabit CFP transceiver modules and
10-Gigabit SFP+ transceiver modules simultaneously.

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Attaching the Network Interface Cables

This section describes how to attach network interface cables (optical and copper) to the modules.

Attaching Optical Network Interface Cables

Before you remove the dust plugs from the connector optical bores and make any connections, observe
the following guidelines:
• Always keep the protective dust plugs on the unplugged fiber-optic cable connectors and the
transceiver optical bores until you are ready to make a connection.

Caution Do not remove the plugs from the transceiver optical bores or the fiber-optic cable until you are ready
to connect the cable. The plugs protect the transceiver optical bores and cable from contamination.

• Always inspect and clean the SC or the LC connector end-faces just before making any connections.
Refer to the Tip on inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections for a pointer to a fiber-optic
inspection and cleaning document.
• Always grasp the SC or the LC connector housing rather than the fiber-optic cable to plug or unplug
the fiber-optic cable.
To install the optical interface cables, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Remove the dust plugs from the network interface cable optical connectors. Save the dust plugs for
future use.
Step 2 Immediately inspect and clean the optical connector’s fiber-optic end-faces.

Tip For complete information on inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections, see the document at this
URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk607/technologies_white_paper09186a0080254eba.shtml

Step 3 Remove the dust plugs from the transceiver optical bores.

Note If you are using the LX/LH GBIC with MMF, you need to install a patch cord between the GBIC
and the MMF cable.

Note The Read-Only WDM GBIC (WDM-GBIC-REC=) has only one optical bore (receive).

Step 4 Immediately attach the network interface cable optical connector to the transceiver.

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Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord

A mode-conditioning patch cord is recommended for use with an LX/LH GBIC or an LX/LH SFP
transceiver and MMF to allow reliable laser transmission.
When an unconditioned laser source designed for operation on single-mode optical fiber is directly
coupled to a multimode optical fiber cable, an effect known as differential mode delay (DMD) might
result in a degradation of the modal bandwidth of the optical fiber cable.
This degradation results in a decrease in the link span (the distance between a transmitter and a receiver)
that can be supported reliably. The effect of DMD can be overcome by conditioning the launch
characteristics of a laser source. A practical means of performing this conditioning is to use a device
called a mode-conditioning patch cord.
A mode-conditioning patch cord is an optical fiber cable assembly that consists of a pair of optical fibers
terminated with connector hardware. Specifically, the mode-conditioning patch cord is composed of a
single-mode optical fiber permanently coupled off-center (see Offset in Figure 3-7 and Figure 3-8) to a
graded-index multimode optical fiber. Figure 3-7 and Figure 3-8 show a diagram of the
mode-conditioning patch cord assembly.

Figure 3-7 Mode Conditioning Patch Cord with SC (GBIC Transceiver) Connector

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9 To cable plant

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Figure 3-8 Mode Conditioning Patch Cord with LC (SFP Transceiver) Connector

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The mode-conditioning patch cord assembly is composed of duplex optical fibers, including a
single-mode-to-multimode offset launch fiber connected to the transmitter, and a second conventional
graded-index multimode optical fiber connected to the receiver. The use of a plug-to-plug patch cord
maximizes the power budget of multimode 1000BASE-LX/LH links.

Note The mode-conditioning patch cord is required to comply with IEEE standards. The IEEE found that link
distances could not be met with certain types of fiber-optic cable cores. The solution is to launch light
from the laser at a precise offset from the center, which is accomplished by using the mode-conditioning
patch cord. At the output end of the patch cord, the GBIC-LX/LH is compliant with the IEEE 802.3z
standard for 1000BASE-LX.

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Connecting Transceivers to a Copper Network

Caution To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding lightning immunity requirements, you must use grounded,
shielded, twisted-pair Category 5 cabling.

To connect transceivers to a copper network, follow these steps:

Step 1 Insert the network cable RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 connector on the transceiver.

Note When connecting to a 1000BASE-T-compatible switch or repeater, use four-twisted-pair,

crossover Category 5 cabling.

Step 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into an RJ-45 connector on a 1000BASE-T-compatible target
device.

Verifying the Installation

This section describes how to verify the installation of a supervisor engine or switching module.
To verify the installation of a Catalyst 6500 series switch running Cisco IOS software, see the Catalyst
6500 Series Switch IOS Software Configuration Guide.
This section contains the following topics:
• Verifying Newly Installed Modules, page 3-16
• Checking Connectivity, page 3-17

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Verifying Newly Installed Modules

Enter the show module or show port [mod_num/port_num] command to verify that the system
acknowledges the new modules and has brought them online.
This example shows the output of the show module command:
Console> show module
Mod Slot Ports Module-Type Model Sub Status
--- ---- ----- ------------------------- ------------------- --- --------
1 1 2 1000BaseX Supervisor WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE yes ok
15 1 1 Multilayer Switch Feature WS-F6K-MSFC no ok
3 3 2 Network Analysis Module WS-X6380-NAM no ok
5 5 48 10/100BaseTX Ethernet WS-X6248-RJ-45 no ok

Mod Module-Name Serial-Num

--- ------------------- -----------
1 SAD03392376
15 SAD03366264
3 JAB0343055Y
5 SAD03181291

Mod MAC-Address(es) Hw Fw Sw
--- -------------------------------------- ------ ---------- -----------------
1 00-30-96-29-9f-84 to 00-30-96-29-9f-85 1.0 5.2(1) 6.1(0.128)ORL
00-30-96-29-9f-86 to 00-30-96-29-9f-87
00-50-3e-8d-64-00 to 00-50-3e-8d-67-ff
15 00-d0-bc-ed-6b-2c to 00-d0-bc-ed-6b-6b 1.2 12.0(7T)XE 12.0(7T)XE1(2.07)
3 00-90-2b-00-a7-ca to 00-90-2b-00-a7-cb 0.201 4B4LZ0XA 1.1(0.20)
5 00-50-f0-ac-30-54 to 00-50-f0-ac-30-83 1.0 4.2(0.24)V 6.1(0.128)ORL
Mod Sub-Type Sub-Model Sub-Serial Sub-Hw
--- ----------------------- ------------------- ----------- ------
1 L3 Switching Engine WS-F6K-PFC SAD03365068 1.0

Console>
This example shows the output of the show port command:

Console> show port 1/1

Port Name Status Vlan Duplex Speed Type
----- ------------------ ---------- ---------- ------ ----- ------------
1/1 connected 1 full 1000 1000BaseSX

Port Security Secure-Src-Addr Last-Src-Addr Shutdown Trap IfIndex

----- -------- ----------------- ----------------- -------- -------- -------
1/1 disabled No disabled 3

Port Broadcast-Limit Broadcast-Drop

-------- --------------- --------------------
1/1 - 0

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Port Send FlowControl Receive FlowControl RxPause TxPause

admin oper admin oper
----- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- ----------
1/1 desired on off off 0 0

Port Status Channel Admin Ch Neighbor Neighbor

Mode Group Id Device Port
----- ---------- --------- ----- ----- ----------------------------------- -----

1/1 connected auto 123 0

Port Align-Err FCS-Err Xmit-Err Rcv-Err UnderSize

----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
1/1 0 0 0 0 0

Port Single-Col Multi-Coll Late-Coll Excess-Col Carri-Sen Runts Giants

----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
1/1 0 0 0 0 23 0 0

Last-Time-Cleared
--------------------------
Fri March 2 2003, 20:41:52
Console>

Checking Connectivity
To check connectivity on any switching module port, perform these tasks:

Task Command
Ping a host. ping host
If the host is unresponsive, check the IP show interface
address of the switch and default IP route, show ip route
if appropriate.

For example, to ping a host named server1, enter this command:

Console> ping server1
server1 is alive
Console>

What To Do After Installing Modules and Verifying Connectivity

After you verify the switching module installation and check connectivity, you must configure the
module. For complete information on configuring the modules, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch
Software Configuration Guide or the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration
Guide. For information on all Catalyst 6500 series switch commands, see the Catalyst 6500 Series
Switch Command Reference or the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference
publications.

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