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Lenovo ThinkSystem NE2552E Flex Switch: Installation Guide
Removing or Replacing the Switch
Note:
The
following
illustration
shows
how
to
remove
and
replace
the
switch
from
the
Lenovo
Flex
System
chassis.
The
appearance
of
your
Lenovo
Flex
System
chassis
might
be
different;
see
the
documentation
for
your
Lenovo
Flex
System
chassis
for
additional
information.
To
replace
the
switch,
complete
the
following
steps.
1.
Read
the
safety
information
that
begins
on
and
2.
Detach
any
cables
that
are
attached
to
the
switch
you
will
be
removing.
Note:
Detaching
cables
from
the
switch
ports
disrupts
the
network
connection
from
the
switch
to
any
connected
external
devices.
If
you
plan
to
replace
the
switch
with
another
switch,
you
can
reuse
the
existing
cables,
provided
they
remains
securely
attached
to
the
network.
3.
Pull
the
release
latches
out
from
the
switch.
The
switch
moves
out
of
the
bay
approximately
0.6
cm
(0.25
inch).
4.
Slide
the
switch
out
of
the
bay
and
set
it
aside
in
a
safe,
static
‐
free
location.
5.
Place
either
another
switch
or
a
filler
module
in
the
bay.
Note:
Complete
this
step
within
1
minute.
For
more
information,
see
6.
If
you
placed
the
switch
in
the
bay,
reconnect
the
ports
that
you
disconnected
in
and
attach
any
additional
cables
that
are
required
by
the
switch.
For
additional
information
about
connecting
ports,
see
,
and
also
the
documentation
that
comes
with
the
port
transceiver
modules,
DACs,
cables,
and
the
optional
network
devices
to
which
the
cables
have
been
connected.
