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NOTE: You must remove the fan tray from the switch before removing the
Virtual Chassis module. See “Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500 Switch”
on page 184 .
To remove the Virtual Chassis module from the switch (see Figure 68 on page 192 ):
1.
Halt the switch:
user@switch>
request system halt
Wait until a message appears confirming that switch operation has halted.
2.
Power off the switch by performing one of the following:
If you are using AC power:
• If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, set it to the OFF (0) position.
• If the AC power source outlet does not have a power switch, gently pull out the
male end of the power cord connected to the power source outlet.
If you are using DC power:
•
Open the input circuit breaker so that the cables will not become active during the
removal process.
3.
Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to the ESD
point on the chassis.
4.
Remove the fan tray from the switch. See “Removing a Fan Tray from an EX4500
Switch” on page 184 . Set it aside so that you can install it after you install the
replacement Virtual Chassis module.
5.
Loosen the captive screws on the front faceplate of the module using the screwdriver.
6.
Position your fingers under the module as shown in Figure 68 on page 192 and pull
outwards to unseat and eject the module.
NOTE: Do not use the captive screws to pull the module out from the
chassis. Pull from underneath the front edge of the module.
7.
Using both hands, gently slide the Virtual Chassis module halfway out of the chassis.
8.
Place one hand under the module to support it and slide it completely out of the
chassis.
9.
Place the Virtual Chassis module in an antistatic bag or on an antistatic mat placed
on a flat, stable surface.
Promptly install the replacement Virtual Chassis module. See “Installing a Virtual Chassis
Module in an EX4500 Switch” on page 131 .
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Chapter 14: Removing Switch Components