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Line card removal and replacement
This section describes the physical procedure for removing and replacing line cards in chassis slots. It does not cover the management
modules or the switch fabric modules.
If are replacing a line card with a different type of line card, after removing the original line card, you must enter the Network OS no
linecard slot_number command while in RBridge ID configuration mode to clear the current slot configuration. You must also select the
new line card type using the linecard
slot_number linecard_type
command before installing the new line card. For more detailed
command steps, consult procedures in this section for removing and replacing a line card and in the Network OS Administration Guide .
Install a new line card only if it is supported by the firmware running in the chassis. Inserting a line card into a chassis running firmware
that does not support the line card may result in unexpected behavior.
NOTE
Any slot that is not occupied by a line card should be occupied by a filler panel to ensure correct cooling of the chassis and
protection from dust.
Time and items required
The replacement procedure for each line card takes less than 10 minutes. Removing and restoring transceivers and cables may take
longer depending on how many must be changed. The following items are required for the line card replacement:
∙
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
∙
Workstation computer
∙
Replacement line card or filler panel
∙
#2 Phillips screwdriver
∙
Small form-factor pluggable (SFP or SFP+) or QSFP transceivers (as needed)
∙
Optical and copper cables (as needed)
For details on supported transceivers, refer to the following publications on www.brocade.com :
∙ Brocade VDX Transceiver Support Matrix
.
∙ Brocade Fibre Channel Transceiver Support Matrix
.
Removing a line card
Complete the following steps to remove a line card.
NOTE
If multiple modules are being replaced, complete the replacement for one module at a time.
NOTE
Follow ESD precautions while removing any line card. Refer to
ESD precautions on page 101.
1. Check for adequate cable slack. Ensure there is plenty of cable slack to remove a line card without cable obstruction.
2. Ensure that the part number on the line card being replaced matches the replacement part number.
3. Power down the existing line card using the power-off linecard slot_number command.
NOTE
Before removing any cables from a line card, note the cable order (identify each cable by its physical port). It is a good
practice to keep a table of cable to port mapping. Refer to
Cable routing table on page 121 for a blank cable routing
table.
Removal and Replacement Procedures
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