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FIGURE 57 Removal and replacement of the management module
Replacing a management module
Refer to ESD precautions on page 101 before replacing a management module.
Complete the following steps to insert an management module. Refer to the illustration provided in Removing a management module
on page 108.
1. Unpack the new management module and remove it from the anti-static bag.
2. Inspect the module for damage.
3. Remove the protective caps from the backplane connectors.
4. Rotate the ejectors toward the center of the module.
5. Align the module pan with the guides in the slot. The first management module should be installed in slot M1.
6. Slide the management module into the slot until it is firmly seated.
7.
Rotate the ejectors away from the center of the module face until the module is tight in the slot.
8. Tighten the captive screws using the Phillips screwdriver. Verify that the power LED is green. If not, ensure that the
management module has power and is firmly seated and that the ejectors are in the locked position.
9. Reconnect any cables that were attached to the old module.
Switch fabric module removal and replacement
The Brocade VDX 8770-4 has up to three Switch fabric modules (SFMs). The modules can be installed only in slots S1 through S3.
There must be at least one switch fabric module installed in either slot S1 or slot S2.
Removal and Replacement Procedures
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