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5. Verify that the switch is pingable via the correct stack IP address from another switch on the
same side of the stack (subnet).
Replacing an Engine
Use the following procedure when replacing an ISIS engine. For purposes of this procedure, the
engine to be replaced is referred to as “old chassis” and the replacement engine as “new chassis.”
To replace an ISIS engine:
1. Note the engine serial number on the front of the old chassis. Serial numbers are adhered on
the rack-mount ears of the Avid ISIS Engine (under the plastic screw covers, if installed).
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If you have not already noted the host names, passwords, IP address, and other important
network details, see
“Preupgrade Information” on page 160
.
2. Log into the ISIS Management Console and get details on the old chassis (use the serial
number that you record on the front) and note the left and right IP addresses.
3. Disconnect the CX-4 interconnect cables from the old chassis.
4. Disconnect the 1-Gb connections and any 10-Gb (optical) connections from old chassis.
5. Open a Switch Agent Web page of any Zone 1 client on the left side.
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Open the Switch Agent page via the Info button on the engines details page. For more details, see
the
Avid ISIS Administration Guide
.
a.
Click Switch Blade in the Management Console.
b.
Select the Switch Blade in the Switch Blade page and click Show Info.
c.
Log into the Switch Agent page (se-admin is the default password).
6. Click the System tab > Add/Remove chassis.
7. Find the serial number of the old chassis in the Serial Number list and click the “Delete”
button for that chassis.
