WS-SUP720-3BXL

[ishwarshrestha]

need to replace supervisor engine WS-SUP720-3B with WS-SUP720-3BXL on 6509 chasis

Please let me know what is the  best way to do it.

[Reza Sharifi]

Should not be an issue.  Just make sure you have a good copy of the config before replacing the sup.

[Venkatesh Perumal]

Hi Ishwar,

refer the below doc for detailed steps to replcae the sup module and as stated by reza make sure you have a good copy of the existing configuration:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-6500-series-switches/91897-replace-frsm-cat65k.html

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-6500-virtual-switching-system-1440/109334-replace-vss-sup-proc-v1.html

Regards,

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[Masoud Pourshabanian]

Hello,

As Reza mentioned there is no issue with replacing it. Please check the link below for the procedure of safe installing.

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/hardware/Module_Installation/Sup_Eng_Guide/supe_gd/03instal.html

Masoud