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Module front panel LEDsSTATUS
Indicates the status of the module.
Green—All diagnostics pass; the module is operational.
Orange—The module is booting or running diagnostics; an 
overtemperature condition has occurred.
Red—A fault has been detected in the module.
Off—The module is not powered up.
ID
Blinking blue—The module is being identified for attention. The 
LED is turned on by a CLI command to aid servicing personnel in 
identifying the module.
SLOT 1, 2, 3, 4
Indicates the operational status of the CFP slot.
Green—Slot is occupied and operational.
Alternate flashing green and yellow—Slot is identified for 
customer attention. The alternate color flashing operates in 
conjunction with the flashing blue ID LED.
Off—Slot is empty.
LINK
Indicates the link status of each port. When operating with 40-Gigabit 
CFP transceiver modules, the first LINK LED under each CFP slot 
indicates the status of the 40-Gigabit port. When operating with 
10-Gigabit SFP+ transceivers, the four grouped LEDs associated with 
each optical bay indicate the port status of the four SFP+ transceivers 
in the FourX converter.
Green—The port is active (the link is connected and operational).
Yellow—The port is disabled.
Alternate flashing green and yellow—Port is identified for 
customer attention. The alternate color flashing operates in 
conjunction with the flashing blue ID LED.
Off—The port is not active or the link is not connected.
Table 2-65 WS-X6904-40G Ethernet Module Physical and Environmental 
Specifications 
Item Specification
Dimensions 1.73 x 14.4 x 16 in. (4.4 x 35.6 x 40.6 cm). Occupies one slot in the 
chassis.
Weight 12  lb (5.4  kg) Excludes CFP optical modules. Each CFP optical module 
weighs 0.25 lb (0.11 kg)
Table 2-64 WS-X6904-40G Ethernet Module Features (continued)
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For more information about the WS-X6904-40G Ethernet module, see these publications:
40 Gigabit Ethernet on Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches: How It Works
NoteSome features described in the whitepaper will be supported in future releases.
Cisco Catalyst 6900 Series 40 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series 
Switches Data Sheet Power and heat numbers
WS-X6904-40G-2T (base module + the DFC4-E daughter 
card)—16.67 A
 –Module power—700.14 W
 –AC-input power—875.18 W
 –AC heat dissipation—2988.72 BTU/hour
 –DC-input power—941.05 W
 –DC heat dissipation—3213.68 BTU/hour
WS-X6908-10G-2TXL (base module + the DFC4-EXL daughter 
card)—17.03 A
 –Module power—715.26 W
 –AC-input power—894.08 W
 –AC heat dissipation—3053.27 BTU/hour
 –DC-input power—961.37 W
 –DC heat dissipation—3283.08 BTU/hour
Environment
Operating temperature
Certified for operation: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Designed and tested for operation: 32° to 130°F (0° to 55°C)
Humidity (RH) ambient 
(noncondensing)10 to 90%
Operating altitude
Certified for operation: 0 to 6500 ft (0 to 2000 m)
Designed and tested for operation: –200 to 10,000 ft (–60 to 
3000 m)
Table 2-65 WS-X6904-40G Ethernet Module Physical and Environmental 
Specifications (continued)
Item Specification 
						

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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.
WarningClass 1 laser product. Statement 1008
WarningOnly trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 
Statement 1030
WarningBefore opening the unit, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid contact with 
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WarningDuring 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
WarningInvisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into 
beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
WarningDuring 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 
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CautionTo prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier edges only.
To install an Ethernet switching module in the chassis, follow these steps:
Step 1Attach an ESD grounding strap to your wrist and to ground. 
NoteIf 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 2Choose a slot for the module. 
NoteRefer 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 3If 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 4Verify 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 5Verify that you have adequate cable guides installed on the chassis to accept the additional network 
interface cables for the new module.
Step 6Verify that the captive installation screws are tightened on all modules installed in the chassis. 
NoteThis 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 7Remove the module filler plate covering the selected slot by removing the two Phillips pan-head screws 
from the filler plate. 
NoteIf you must remove an existing module, refer to “Removing an Ethernet Switching Module” 
section on page 3-10.
Step 8Remove the new module from its shipping packaging and from the antistatic shipping bag.
CautionTo prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier edges only.
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Step 10Depending on the orientation of the slots in the chassis (horizontal or vertical), perform one of the 
following two sets of steps:
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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.)
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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.)
NoteDo 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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module in the backplane connector. The ejector levers are fully closed when they are flush with the 
module faceplate. (See Figure 3-3.)
NoteFailure to fully seat the module in the backplane connector can result in error messages.
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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.
NoteYou 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
Chassis with vertical slots
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 
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Figure 3-5 Clearing the EMI Gasket in a Vertical Slot Chassis
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.)
NoteDo not exert too much pressure on the ejector levers because they will bend and get 
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