IBM G8316, Installation Manual

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Chapter 3. Removing and replacing the RackSwitch and
components
This chapter describes the how to remove and replace the RackSwitch chassis and
the associated RackSwitch components, such as, a fan module. When replacing a
RackSwitch chassis, all internal components must also be removed from the
chassis and replaced in the new chassis.
For more information to remove and replace individual components, see the
following sections.
v “Removing and replacing the RackSwitch chassis unit from a rack”
v
“Removing the AC power supply module” on page 36
v
“Replacing the AC power supply module” on page 37
v
“Removing the fan module” on page 38
v
“Replacing the fan module” on page 38
v “Removing the 1U air duct option” on page 39
v
“Removing and replacing the main RackSwitch chassis unit” on page 39
Removing and replacing the RackSwitch chassis unit from a rack
This section describes how to remove the RackSwitch chassis unit from supported
equipment racks. For information about removing the RackSwitch from different
racks, see the following sections:
v
“Removing the RackSwitch chassis from a standard equipment rack”
v
“Removing the RackSwitch from a System x or Power rack” on page 34
v “Removing the RackSwitch from an iDataPlex rack” on page 32
Removing the RackSwitch chassis from a standard equipment rack
To remove the RackSwitch from a standard equipment rack, complete the following
steps:
1. Disconnect all cables.
2. Loosen and remove M6 screws, washers, and clip nuts (or cage nuts) to
remove the switch unit from the rack.
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