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Removing a blade
For this procedure, refer to Figure 20.
Complete the following steps to remove a blade.
ATTENTION
If multiple blades are being replaced, replace one blade at a time.
ATTENTION
Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions while removing any blade.
NOTE
The
1.Remove the chassis door.
2.Check the power LED, status LED, and port status LED to identify any possible problems. A failed port or application blade can be identified by inspecting the LEDs on the front panel of each blade.
3.Establish a Telnet or console session.
Before replacing a blade, establish a Telnet or console connection to determine a failure and verify operation after replacement. Use the switchShow command to view the status of blades.
4.Check for adequate cable slack. Ensure there is plenty of cable slack to remove a blade without cable obstruction.
5.Ensure that the part number on the unit being replaced matches the replacement part number. The chassisShow command displays information about the blades, including part numbers
6.Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade (port status LED should be off) prior to disconnecting cables.
NOTE
Before removing any cables from a blade, note the cable order (identify each cable by its physical port). It is a good practice to keep a table of cable to port mapping.
7.Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade.
8.Disconnect all cables and transceivers from the blade. For mSFP
9.Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:
•For
10.Wait for the power LED to turn off in response to the
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