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Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Content Switching Module with SSL Installation Note
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Installing the CSM-S
Preparing to Install the CSM-S
Before installing the CSM-S, make sure that the following items are available:
• Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis
• Management station that is available through a Telnet or a console connection to perform
configuration tasks
Required Tools
These tools are required to install the CSM-S 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-S, 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 card. 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-S 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-S 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. The slot assignments are as follows:
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.
