Dell PowerConnect J-8216, Hardware Manual

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Removing an RE Module from a J-EX8216 Switch
You must remove the Routing Engine (RE) module from the J-EX8216 switch chassis if
you need to replace the module.
CAUTION: Do not lift the RE module by holding the ejector levers. The levers
cannot support the weight of the module. Lifting the module by the levers
might bend the levers. Bent levers will prevent the RE module from being
properly seated in the chassis.
Before you begin to remove an RE module:
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Ensure you understand how to prevent ESD damage. See “Prevention of Electrostatic
Discharge Damage on J-EX Series Switches” on page 230.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove an RE module:
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
• Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2
• Antistatic bag or antistatic mat
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Replacement RE module or cover panel for the RE module slot
To remove an RE module from a J-EX8216 switch (see Figure 73 on page 164):
1.
Take the RE module offline. See “Taking the RE Module Offline in a J-EX8216 Switch”
on page 161.
2.
Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist and
connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
3.
Place the antistatic bag or antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
4.
Loosen the screws on each side of the RE module by turning them counterclockwise
using the screwdriver until they are completely unseated.
5.
Pull both ejector levers outwards, away from the faceplate of the RE module, until
they go no further. This action causes the RE module to slide out of the chassis slightly.
6.
Grasp the ejector levers and pull the RE module out to about halfway.
7.
Taking care not to touch the leads, pins, or solder connections, place one hand
underneath the RE module to support it and slide it completely out of the chassis.
8.
Place the RE module in the antistatic bag or on the antistatic mat.
9.
If you are not replacing the RE module, place the cover panel over the empty slot,
insert the screws through the holes on each side of the cover panel, and tighten the
screws with the screwdriver.
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Chapter 13: Removing Switch Components