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Replacing a switch fabric module
You can remove a switch fabric module while it is powered on and running and replace it with a new one.
NOTE
A BigIron RX Series switch fabric module is dedicated, which means that it functions properly in the BigIron RX Series chassis only. If you attempt to install a BigIron RX Series switch fabric module in another Brocade chassis or a switch fabric module intended for another Brocade chassis in a BigIron RX Series chassis, the chassis and switch fabric module will not function properly.
CAUTION
If hot removing or inserting a module, please allow a minimum of two seconds after a module (or power supply or fan tray) has been removed before inserting a module in the same slot.
This section provides information about the following tasks:
•Removing a switch fabric module
•Installing a new switch fabric module
Removing a switch fabric module
For a graceful shutdown of the links, Brocade recommends that you disable the switch fabric module before removing it from the BigIron RX Series chassis by following the instructions below.
Before removing a switch fabric module from the BigIron RX Series chassis, have the following on hand:
•An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the BigIron RX Series chassis
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 meg ohm series resistor.
•A large
Follow the steps given below to remove a switch fabric module from the BigIron RX Series chassis.
1.Disable the module by entering the
2.Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector located in the upper right corner of the chassis front.
3.Using the flathead screwdriver if necessary, loosen the two screws on the ends of the module.
4.Pull the card ejectors towards you, and away from the module front panel. This action unseats the module from the backplane.
5.Pull the module out of the chassis, and place in an
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