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Figure 2-16 Installing a SEM for an M9000-AI-E16 gateway
Installing switching fabric modules
CAUTION:
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Only the NSQM5FAB16A1 switching fabric module is hot swappable.
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The M9000-AI-E8 gateway provides four switching fabric module slots. Only slots 6 and 7 are
available for installing switching fabric modules. Both of the slots must be installed with
switching fabric modules.
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The M9000-AI-E16 gateway provides four switching fabric module slots. Only slots 10 and 11
are available for installing switching fabric modules. You can install one switching fabric module
or two switching fabric modules for 1+1 redundancy.
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When you install a switching fabric module, avoid damaging the connectors on it.
Installing a switching fabric module for an M9000-AI-E8
gateway
1.
Face the rear panel of the gateway and remove the filler panel from the target slot.
Keep the removed filler panel secure for future use.
2.
Press the locking tabs of the ejector levers to release the levers.
