Dell BigIron RX-16, Installation Manual

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140 BigIron RX Installation Guide
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Replacing an interface module
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CAUTION
If hot removing or inserting a module, please allow a minimum of two seconds after a module (or
power supply or fan tray) has been removed before inserting a module in the same slot.
This section provides information about the following tasks:
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Removing an interface module
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Installing a new interface module
Removing an interface module
You can remove an interface module while the BigIron RX Series chassis is powered on and
running.
Before removing an interface module from the BigIron RX Series chassis, you must disable the
module, which prevents the remaining interface modules in the chassis from dropping user
packets.
To perform this task, you must have the following on hand:
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An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the BigIron RX Series
chassis.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 meg ohm series resistor.
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A large flat-head screwdriver.
Follow the steps given below to remove an interface module from the BigIron RX Series chassis.
1. Disable the module by entering the power-off lp <slot-number> command at the Privileged
EXEC level of the CLI. For the <slot-number> parameter, specify 1 – 4 for BigIron RX-4, 1 – 8 for
BigIron RX-8 or 1 – 16 for BigIron RX-16.
2. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector
located in the upper right corner of the chassis front.
3. Using the flathead screwdriver if necessary, loosen the two screws on the ends of the module.
4. Pull the card ejectors towards you, and away from the module front panel. This action unseats
the module from the backplane.
5. Pull the module out of the chassis, and place in an anti-static bag for storage if desired.
6. Install a new module in the slot. For information about performing this task, refer to “Installing
a new interface module” .
CAUTION
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the
chassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.