cc/td/doc/product/l3sw/8540/rel_12_0/w5_15
hometocprevnextglossaryfeedbacksearchhelp
PDF

Table of Contents

Installing and Removing Components

Installing and Removing Components

This chapter describes component installation and removal procedures, and includes the following sections:

Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, review the "Safety Recommendations" section.


Warning Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Site Preparation and Safety Guide. This guide contains important safety information you should know before working with
the system.

Installing and Removing a Route Processor or Switch Processor

This section describes how to install and remove a route processor or switch processor in the Catalyst 8540 chassis. Slots 4 and 8 are reserved for the route processors and slots 5 to 7 are reserved for switch processors. (See Figure 3-1.)


Note   The Catalyst 8540 chassis ships with the route processor installed. The route processor can also be ordered, without the chassis, as a spare or as part of an upgrade kit.


Figure 3-1: Route Processor and Switch Processor Slot Numbers


Tools Required

You need the following tools:

Installing a Route Processor or Switch Processor

Follow these steps to install a route processor or switch processor:


Step 1   Turn off the Catalyst 8540 CSR chassis, but to channel ESD voltages to ground, do not disconnect the power cable.


Caution The route processor and switch processor are required system components. Installing or removing a route processor or switch processor while the Catalyst 8540 CSR is operating causes the system to shut down and might damage the processor. Turn off the Catalyst 8540 CSR chassis before installing or removing a route processor or switch processor.


Note   The route processor installed as an option in the Catalyst 5500 switch is hot-swappable.

Step 2   Hold the route processor or switch processor faceplate with one hand, and place the other hand under the processor card. Avoid touching the components on top of the card.

Step 3   Align the route processor or switch processor with the rails on the inside of
the chassis.

Step 4   Slide the route processor or switch processor into the appropriate slot (slot 4 or 8 for the route processor or slot 5 to 7 for the switch processor) until the route processor or switch processor stops and the release levers are protruding outward. (See Figure 3-2.)

Step 5   Put your thumbs on the left and right release levers and simultaneously push inward on the levers to seat the route processor or switch processor in the backplane connector.


Caution Always use the release levers when installing or removing the route processor or switch processor. A processor or module that is partially seated in the backplane can cause the system to halt and subsequently crash.


Figure 3-2: Route Processor Installation


Step 6   Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws on the left and right sides of the route processor or switch processor.

Step 7   Attach network interface cables to the interface ports.

Step 8   Turn on the Catalyst 8540 CSR chassis.

Step 9   Enter the show hardware command to verify that the system has acknowledged the new interface and has brought it up.


Removing a Route Processor or Switch Processor

Follow these steps to remove a route processor or switch processor:


Step 1  
Enter the copy running-config tftp privileged EXEC command to copy the running configuration file to a TFTP server. If you fail to save the running configuration file, you will have to perform a complete route processor reconfiguration.

Step 2   Turn off the chassis, but to channel ESD voltages to ground, do not disconnect the power cable.


Caution The route processor and switch processors are required system components. Installing or removing a route processor or switch processor while the chassis is operating causes the system to shut down and can damage the processor. Turn off the chassis before installing or removing the route processor or switch processor.


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.

Step 3   Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and the ESD connection at the bottom of the chassis.

Step 4   Disconnect all cables from the route processor.

Step 5   Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws at the left and right sides of the route processor or switch processor.

Step 6   Grasp the left and right release levers between your thumbs and index fingers. Simultaneously pull outward on the levers to release the route processor or switch processor from the backplane connector. (See Figure 3-3.)


Figure 3-3: Release Levers and Captive Installation Screws


Step 7   Grasp the route processor or switch processor faceplate with one hand. Place your other hand under the carrier to support and guide the processor out of the slot. Avoid touching the top of the card.

Step 8   Pull the route processor or switch processor straight out of the slot, keeping your hand under the processor to guide it. Keep the card at a 90-degree angle to the backplane.

Step 9   Place the removed route processor or switch processor on an antistatic mat.


Note   When removing the primary switch processor, force the standby switch processor to become active by using the redundancy preferred-switch-card-slots command.

Step 10   When a switchover to the standby switch processor occurs, the system resets and all connections are lost. When the system comes up again, all PVCs and SVCs are reestablished automatically.


Installing and Removing a Flash Memory SIMM

The Flash memory single in-line memory module (SIMM) stores the system and microcode images. The default Flash memory configuration is 16 MB.

The size of the system image and the cumulative size of any additional files stored in Flash memory determine the amount of Flash memory required on the route processor.

When purchasing a new Flash memory SIMM, make sure it meets the following specifications:


Note   You must use a SIMM card obtained from an approved vendor; otherwise, Cisco cannot ensure proper operation. Contact your Cisco sales representative for more information.

Parts and Tools Required

You need the following parts and tools:

Installing a Flash Memory SIMM

Follow these steps to install a Flash memory SIMM:


Step 1   Place the route processor in the same orientation as in the previous procedure (with the edge connectors facing away from you and the faceplate toward you).

Step 2   Remove the new Flash memory SIMM from its antistatic bag.

Step 3   Hold the SIMM component side up with the connector edge (the edge with metal fingers) facing downward (see Figure 3-4).


Caution Handle SIMMs by the card edges only. SIMMs are sensitive components that can be shorted by mishandling.


Figure 3-4: Handling the Flash Memory SIMM


Step 4   Make sure the polarization notch is at the right side (see Figure 3-5). Insert the new Flash memory SIMM by sliding the end with the metal fingers into the SIMM socket at a slight angle.


Figure 3-5: Inserting the Flash Memory SIMM



Caution When inserting the Flash memory SIMM, use firm but not excessive pressure. If you damage the SIMM socket, you must return the route processor to the factory for repair.

Step 5   Rotate the SIMM gently down into place until the spring clips on both sides snap into place. (See Figure 3-6.)


Figure 3-6: Securing the Flash Memory SIMM in a SIMM Socket


Step 6   Reinstall the route processor in the chassis. (For more information, see the "Installing a Route Processor or Switch Processor" section.)

Step 7   Use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws at the left and right sides of the route processor.

Step 8   Turn on the system.


If the chassis fails to boot properly, or if the console terminal displays a checksum or memory error, make sure that:

If after several attempts the chassis fails to restart properly, contact a customer service representative for assistance. Before you call, make note of any error messages, unusual LED states, or any other indications that might help solve
the problem.

Removing a Flash Memory SIMM

Follow these steps to remove the current Flash memory SIMM:


Step 1  
Enter the copy flash tftp EXEC command to back up the system image if you are storing the system image on the internal Flash memory SIMM. The system image is lost when you replace the SIMM with another one. If you are storing the system image on a Flash PC Card in Flash PC Card slot 0 or 1, skip this step and proceed to the next step.

Step 2   Turn off the chassis, but to channel ESD voltages to ground, do not disconnect the power cable.


Caution The route processor and switch processors are required system components. Installing or removing a route processor or switch processor while the chassis is operating causes the system to shut down and can damage the processor. Turn off the chassis before installing or removing the route processor or switch processor.

Step 3   Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and the ESD strap connection at the bottom of the chassis.

Step 4   Disconnect all cables from the route processor.

Step 5   Use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws at the left and right sides of the route processor. Slide it out of the chassis. (For more information, see the "Removing a Route Processor or Switch Processor" section.)

Step 6   Place the route processor on an antistatic mat or bag.

Step 7   Position the route processor so that the edge connector is away from you and the faceplate is toward you, as shown in Figure 3-7.

Step 8   Locate the Flash memory SIMM at the front right corner of the route processor. (See Figure 3-7.)


Figure 3-7: Locating the Flash Memory SIMM


Step 9   Place your index fingers on the sides of the SIMM socket and your thumbs on the spring clips, as shown in Figure 3-8.

Step 10   Press outward on the spring clips with your thumbs to release the Flash memory SIMM from the SIMM socket. (See Figure 3-8.)


Figure 3-8: Releasing the Flash Memory SIMM


Step 11   Tilt the Flash memory SIMM upward and remove it from the SIMM socket.

Step 12   Place the Flash memory SIMM in an antistatic bag to protect it from ESD damage.

Step 13   Restore any files you copied to a TFTP server earlier by entering the copy tftp flash privileged EXEC command.


Installing and Removing a Flash PC Card

This section describes how to install and remove a Flash PC Card. Flash PC Cards ship either installed in a route processor or as a spare part. When the Flash PC Card is shipped installed in a route processor, the card contains a system image. When the card is shipped as a spare part, it is unformatted; you must format the card before you can use it.


Note   For formatting instructions, refer to the Layer 3 Switching Software Feature and Configuration Guide.

The route processor includes two Flash PC Card slots—slot 0 and slot 1—that accept 8-MB, 16-MB, or 20-MB Series 2+ Flash PC Cards. The Flash PC Card stores the system image and can also store software and microcode images for other systems.


Note   You can install or remove the Flash PC Card with the power on.

Installing a Flash PC Card

Follow these steps to install a Flash PC Card:


Step 1   Face the front panel of the route processor (see Figure 3-9) and hold the Flash PC Card with the connector end of the card toward the slot. The label on the Flash PC Card should face up (see Figure 3-9a).

Step 2   Insert the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in the connector at the back of the slot and the eject button pops out toward you (see Figure 3-9b).


Caution Do not attempt to force the card past this point.


Note   The Flash PC Card is keyed and cannot be seated the wrong way. The eject button does not pop out until you insert the card properly.


Removing a Flash PC Card

Follow these steps to remove a Flash PC Card:


Step 1   Press the eject button until the card is free of the connector at the back of the slot. (See Figure 3-9c.)

Step 2   Remove the card from the slot and place it in an antistatic bag to protect it from ESD damage.



Figure 3-9: Installing and Removing the Flash PC Card


This concludes the procedures for installing and removing Flash PC Cards. Refer to the Layer 3 Switching Software Feature and Configuration Guide for configuration instructions.

Installing and Removing an Interface Module

Interface modules support hot swapping in the Catalyst 8540 CSR, which means you can install, remove and rearrange interface modules without turning off the power. When the system detects that an interface module is installed or removed, it automatically runs diagnostic and discovery routines, acknowledges the presence or absence of the interface module, and resumes system operation without any operator intervention.


Caution The route processor and switch processors do not support hot swapping. The route processor and switch processors are required system components, and removing any of them while the chassis is operating causes the system to shut down and can damage the processor.


Note   Wait at least one minute after removing an interface module before inserting a new one.

Sample Console Display for Hot-Swapping Procedure

When you remove and replace interface modules, the system provides status messages on the console screen. The messages are for information only. In the following sample display, you can follow the events logged by the system when an interface module is removed from slot 3. When the interface module is reinserted, the system marks the module as ready again.

Switch#
%OIR-6-REMCARD: Card removed from slot 3/0/0, interfaces disabled
%LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface 3/0/0, changed state to administratively down
%LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface 3/0/0, changed state to administratively down
 
Switch#
%OIR-6-INSCARD: Card inserted in slot 3/0, interfaces administratively shut down
%LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface 3/0/0, changed state to up
%LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface 3/0/0, changed state to up
Router#

Interface Module Replacement Guidelines

The release levers and captive installation screws (see Figure 3-10) align and seat the module connectors in the backplane.


Figure 3-10: Release Levers and Captive Installation Screws


Follow the installation and removal instructions carefully, paying special attention to the following practices:

The following section contains detailed steps for installing and removing interface modules and successfully hot swapping them.

Parts and Tools Required

You need the following parts and tools:

Installing an Interface Module

You can install interface modules in slots 0 to 3 and 9 to 12, which are numbered from top to bottom when viewing the chassis from the front. (See Figure 3-11.) Slots 4 to 8 are reserved for the route processors and switch processors, which are required system components. Install blank interface module filler plates in empty slots to maintain consistent airflow through the module compartment.


Figure 3-11: Interface Module Slot Numbers


All interface modules support hot swapping and can be removed or installed while the system is operating.


Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle the interface module by the edges only.


Note   Wait at least one minute after removing an interface module before inserting a new one.


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.

Follow these steps to install an interface module:


Step 1   Ensure that there is enough clearance to accommodate any interface equipment that you connect to the interface module ports. If possible, install interface modules next to empty slots that contain only module filler plates.

Step 2   Use a 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws and remove the interface module filler plate (or the existing interface module) from the slot you want to use. See the "Removing an Interface Module" section for further information.

Step 3   Hold the interface module faceplate with one hand, and place your other hand under the module and guide it into the slot. Avoid touching the module components. (See Figure 3-12.)

Step 4   Place the back of the interface module in the slot and align the notch on each side of the module with the groove in the slot.

Step 5   Keeping the interface module at a 90-degree angle to the backplane carefully slide it into the slot until the faceplate makes contact with the release levers.

Step 6   Use the thumb and forefinger of each hand to simultaneously push the left lever and the right lever in until the interface module is fully seated in the backplane connector.

Step 7   Use a screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws on the left and right ends of the interface module.


Caution Always use the release levers when installing or removing the interface module. Leaving an interface module only partially seated in the backplane causes the system to halt and subsequently crash.


Figure 3-12: Interface Module Installation


Step 8   Attach network interface cables to the interface ports.

Step 9   If this installation is a replacement interface module, enter the
show hardware command to verify that the system has acknowledged the new interface and has brought it up.



Note   Interface modules support different media and interface types. The configuration commands vary according to interface module type. For interface module configuration information, refer to the
Layer 3 Switching Software Feature and Configuration Guide.

Removing an Interface Module

This section explains the procedure for removing an interface module.


Note   An interface module is hot-swappable. It can be installed or removed in a running chassis. The Catalyst 8540 CSR automatically recognizes the interface module and its interfaces.


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.

Follow these steps to remove an interface module:


Step 1   Disconnect all cables from the interface module that is to be removed.


Caution Failure to disconnect cables could damage the interface module.

Step 2   Loosen the captive installation screws at the left and right sides of the interface module with a screwdriver.

Step 3   Place your thumbs on the left and right release levers and simultaneously pull the left lever to the left and the right lever to the right to release the interface module from the backplane connector.

Step 4   Grasp the interface module faceplate with one hand and place your other hand under the module to support and guide the module out of the slot. Avoid touching the top of the module.

Step 5   Pull the interface module straight out of the slot carefully, placing one hand under the module to guide it. Keep the module at a 90-degree angle to the backplane.

Step 6   Place the removed interface module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam, or immediately install it in another slot. See the "Installing an Interface Module" section for further information.

Step 7   Install a module filler plate to keep dust out of the chassis if the slot is to remain empty.



Note   Wait at least one minute after removing an interface module before inserting a new one.


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.

Installing and Removing a GBIC

This section describes how to install, remove, and maintain a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) found in the Gigabit Ethernet interface modules.

A GBIC is a hot-swappable input/output transceiver that plugs into the interface module, enabling the module to link with a Gigabit Ethernet network using fiber-optic cable. (See Figure 3-13.) The following GBIC types are supported:

Other GBIC types may be supported as additional technology becomes available.


Note   Due to interoperability issues, Cisco does not support GBICs purchased from third-party vendors.


Figure 3-13: Gigabit Interface Converter

:replace.fm

Guidelines

Follow these care and handling guidelines to ensure the performance of your GBIC:


Note   Unnecessary removal and insertion of a GBIC could lead to premature failure. A GBIC has a lifetime of 100 to 500 removals
or insertions.


Figure 3-14: GBIC Optical Bore and Ferrule


Installing a GBIC

The Gigabit Ethernet module can be shipped with or without a GBIC installed.


Caution When removing or inserting a GBIC, always wear an ESD wrist strap connected to the Catalyst 8540 ESD wrist strap connector.


Note   GBICs are hot-swappable in the Gigabit Ethernet module.

Follow these steps to install a GBIC:


Step 1   Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging.

Step 2   Verify that the GBIC is the correct type for your network by checking the part number. The number indicates whether it is 1000BaseSX, 1000BaseLX, or 1000BaseZX.

Step 3   Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger and insert the GBIC into the slot on the front of the module. (See Figure 3-15).


Note   GBICs are keyed to prevent incorrect slot insertion.


Figure 3-15: Installing a GBIC Module


Step 4   Slide the GBIC into the slot until you hear a click. The click indicates the GBIC module is locked into the slot.

Step 5   Remove the plug from the GBIC and save it for future use.

Step 6   Attach the fiber-optic cable.



Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the port when no cable is connected, avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.

Removing a GBIC

Follow these steps to remove a GBIC:


Step 1   Disconnect the fiber-optic cable from the GBIC SC-type connector.

Step 2   Release the GBIC from the slot by simultaneously squeezing the plastic tabs (one on each side of the GBIC).

Step 3   Slide the GBIC out of the slot.

Step 4   Install the plugs in the GBIC optical bores, and place the GBIC in protective packaging.


Installing and Removing an ACL Daughter Card

You can install the access control list (ACL) daughter card for the Catalyst 8540 on the 10/100BaseT, 100BaseFX, and the two-port Gigabit Ethernet interface module. This section describes the process for installing and removing the ACL daughter card on an interface module.


Note   The eight-port Gigabit Ethernet interface module does not support ACL functionality. The two-port Enhanced Gigabit Ethernet interface module has built-in ACL functionality.

Ensure that the interface module meets the minimum hardware version necessary before you install the ACL daughter cards. (See Table 3-1.) Use the show hardware command to display the version.


Table 3-1: ACL Hardware Requirements
Interface Module Hardware Version

Two-port Gigabit Ethernet

Version 2.0 and above

10/100BaseT

Version 4.1 and above

100BaseFX

Version 4.1 and above

Parts and Tools Required

You need the following parts and tools:

Installing an ACL Daughter Card

Follow these steps to install an ACL daughter card onto an interface module:


Step 1   Remove the interface module from the Catalyst 8540 CSR chassis if necessary. See the "Removing a Route Processor or Switch Processor" section for instructions.

Step 2   Place the interface module on an antistatic mat or bag.

Step 3   Remove the six M3x.5 screws on the interface module and replace them with the 12-mm mounting standoffs. (See Figure 3-16.) Use the 1/4-inch socket driver to install the 12-mm mounting standoffs.


Figure 3-16: Removing the Screws from the Interface Module


Step 4   Remove the ACL daughter card from the antistatic bag and position it correctly over the mounting standoffs. (See Figure 3-17.) Ensure that the mounting holes are aligned with the standoffs.


Figure 3-17: Properly Positioning the ACL Daughter Card on the Interface Module


Step 5   Press down firmly on the ACL daughter card to properly seat the ACL daughter card onto the interface module. First press down in the center of the daughter card. (See Figure 3-18a.) Then press down evenly on the sides of the daughter card. (See Figure 3-18b.) When the ACL daughter card is seated fully onto the standoffs, proceed to the next step.


Figure 3-18: Properly Seating the ACL Daughter Card on the Interface Module


Step 6   Use the screwdriver to install the screws that secure the ACL daughter card to the interface module standoffs. (See Figure 3-19.)


Figure 3-19: ACL Daughter Card Installation


Step 7   Install the interface module into the Catalyst 8540 CSR chassis. See the "Installing an Interface Module" section for instructions.


Removing an ACL Daughter Card

Follow these steps to remove an ACL daughter card on an interface module:


Step 1   Remove the interface module from the chassis. See the "Removing an Interface Module" section for instructions.

Step 2   Place the interface module on an antistatic mat or bag.

Step 3   Use a screwdriver to remove the six M3x.5 screws that secure the ACL daughter card to the 12-mm mounting standoffs. (See Figure 3-20.)


Note   Reserve the screws for future use. If you will not be using the screws again soon, you can reinstall them into the six holes on the interface module after you have removed the ACL daughter card.


Figure 3-20: Removing the Screws



Step 4   Grasp the left and right sides of the ACL daughter card (see Figure 3-21a) and carefully lift upward until the card is loosened from the connectors that secure it to the interface module. Then grasp the top and bottom edges near the center of the ACL daughter card (see Figure 3-21b) and carefully lift upward until the card is completely removed from the interface module.


Figure 3-21: Removing an ACL Daughter Card


Step 5   Remove the mounting standoffs and reserve them for future use.

Step 6   Store the ACL daughter card in an antistatic bag.

Step 7   Reinstall the interface module in the chassis or install a new ACL daughter card. See the "Installing an Interface Module" section or the "Installing an ACL Daughter Card" section for further information.



hometocprevnextglossaryfeedbacksearchhelp
Posted: Thu Aug 31 10:17:06 PDT 2000
Copyright 1989-2000©Cisco Systems Inc.