Dell BigIron RX-16, Installation Manual

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Replacing a switch fabric module
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Removing a switch fabric module
For a graceful shutdown of the links, Brocade recommends that you disable the switch fabric
module before removing it from the BigIron RX Series chassis by following the instructions below.
Before removing a switch fabric module from the BigIron RX Series chassis, 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 a switch fabric module from the BigIron RX Series chassis.
1. Disable the module by entering the power-off snm <slot-number> command at the Privileged
EXEC level of the CLI. For the <slot-number> parameter, specify 1 - 3 for BigIron RX-4, 1 - 3 for
BigIron RX-8, 1 - 4 for BigIron RX-16, or 1 - 8 for BigIron RX-32.
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 switch fabric module in the slot. For information about performing this task, refer
to “Installing a new switch fabric module” on page 144.
Installing a new switch fabric module
The switch fabric modules on the BigIron RX Series switches are hot-swappable. This means that
you can install a new switch fabric module without powering off the BigIron RX Series chassis.
NOTE
A BigIron RX Series switch fabric module is dedicated, which means that it functions properly in the
BigIron RX Series chassis only. If you attempt to install a BigIron RX Series switch fabric module in
another Brocade chassis or a switch fabric module intended for another Brocade chassis in the
BigIron RX Series chassis, the chassis and switch fabric module will not function properly.
Before installing a new switch fabric module into the BigIron RX Series chassis, have the following
on hand:
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A new switch fabric module, which you can order from Brocade