Managing Modules
This chapter describes how to manage switching modules (also known as line cards) and provides
information on monitoring module states.
This chapter contains the following topics:
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About Modules
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Product
Cisco MDS 9216
Cisco MDS 9509
Cisco MDS 9506
Supervisor Modules
Supervisor modules are automatically powered up and started with the switch.
Cisco MDS 9200 Series switches have one supervisor module that includes an integrated 16-port
switching module.
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About Modules, page 9-1
describes the supervisor module options for switches in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
Supervisor Module Options
No. of Supervisor
Modules
One module (includes
16 Fibre Channel ports)
Two modules
Two modules
C H A P T E R
Supervisor Module Slot
1
5 and 6
5 and 6
Cisco MDS 9000 Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide
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Switching Module
Features
2-slot chassis allows
one optional switching
module in the other slot.
9-slot chassis allows
any switching module in
the other seven slots.
6-slot chassis allows
any switching module in
the other four slots.
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