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Line card removal and replacement
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FIGURE 20 Removal and replacement of a line card (48x10 Gbe card shown)
Replacing a line card
For this procedure, refer to “ESD precautions” and Figure 20 .
Complete this procedure to insert a new line card.
1. If you are replacing the line card with a line card of a different type, follow these steps:
a. Make sure that you have cleared the configuration for the original line card from the
chassis database using steps under “Removing a line card” .
b. Enter the linecard slot_number command followed by a question mark (?) to display the
current line card types.
c. Enter the linecard slot_number linecard_type command using the proper line card type for
the new line card.
d. Enter the exit command twice to return to privileged EXEC mode.
2. Unpack the new line card and remove it from the anti-static bag.
3. Inspect the line card for damage.
4. Remove the protective covers from the backplane connectors.
5. Orient the line card so that the ports are at the front of the switch. The component side of the
card should face up.