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Line card removal and replacement
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Removing a line card
For this procedure, refer to
Complete the following steps to remove a line card.
NOTE
If multiple modules are being replaced, complete the replacement for one module at a time.
NOTE
Follow ESD precautions while removing any line card.
1. Check for adequate cable slack. Ensure there is plenty of cable slack to remove a line card
without cable obstruction.
2. Ensure that the part number on the line card being replaced matches the replacement part
number.
3. Power down the existing line card using the power-off linecard slot_number command.
NOTE
Before removing any cables from a line card, note the cable order (identify each cable by its
physical port). It is a good practice to keep a table of cable to port mapping. Refer to
for a blank cable routing table.
4. If you are replacing the line card with a line card of a different type, follow these steps:
a. Enter the configure terminal command to enter global configuration mode
b. Enter the rbridge-id rbridge-id command to enter RBridge ID configuration mode.
c. Enter the no linecard slot_number command. This removes the line card configuration and
its associated interface configuration from the chassis database so a different type of line
card can be used in the slot.
5. Disconnect all cables and transceivers from the line card.
6. Unscrew the two captive screws at the ends of the line card using the Phillips screwdriver.
7. Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the line card face. Pull the line card out
of the chassis using the ejectors.
8. If you are replacing the line card with a line card of a different type, follow these steps before
replacing the line card.
a. Enter the linecard slot_number command followed by a question mark (?) to display the
line card types.
b. Enter the linecard slot_number linecard_type command using the proper line card type.
c. Enter the exit command twice to return to privileged EXEC mode.