Lenovo RackSwitch G8264CS, Installation Manual

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© Copyright Lenovo 2015 Chapter 4: Removing and Replacing G8264CS Components
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Replacing the G8264CS
Preparing and Returning the G8264CS
If replacing the G8264CS, remove all associated components and options
according to the instructions in this chapter. Remove and retain clips, cords, cables,
modules, caps or blanks, air-duct option (if installed), and any mounting hardware.
These items can then be reinstalled on the replacement unit.
When you remove the G8264CS from the rack, record the product Machine
Type-Model (MTM) number and serial number to use for the replacement switch.
See “Recording Important Product Information” on page 34 to locate the product
information labels on the switch or through the switch firmware interface.
To return the chassis to customer service for replacement, see Appendix A, “Getting
Help and Technical Assistance ” on page 79 to help you gather all the required
information that is necessary to return a component. After you remove the
G8264CS unit, securely pack it for shipping.
Replace power and fan modules. For details, see “Removing and Replacing a
Power Supply Module” on page 60 and “Removing and Replacing a Fan Module” on
page 63 .
Install the replacement G8264CS hardware as directed in Chapter 3, “Installing
G8264CS Hardware and Options ” on page 33 ). Once the hardware is installed,
configure the Vital Product Data (VPD) on the replacement switch as shown in the
following section.
Configuring Vital Product Data
After you install the replacement G8264CS hardware (the new unit), you must
configure the new unit to use the VPD of the unit which was removed (the old unit),
in order to avoid losing any licensed electronic entitlement data. The required
information consists of the old unit’s MTM and serial number, which was collected
from the old unit according to “Recording Important Product Information” on
page 34 .
To configure the VPD on a new switch, complete the following steps.
1. Log in to the new G8264CS as directed in
Chapter 5, “Initializing the G8264CS ”
on page 73 . At the Password prompt, the default password is
admin
.
2. Use the following CLI commands to enter the Executive configuration mode:
RS 8264CS> enable
Enable privilege granted
RS 8264CS#
configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with Ctrl/Z.
RS 8264CS (config)#