Brocade Communications Systems S3-1002483-03 Replacing a fiber-optic transceiver

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Replacing a fiber-optic transceiver

6. Install a new switch fabric module in the slot. For information about performing this task, refer

to “Installing a new switch fabric module” on page 110.

The switch fabric modules on the BigIron RX Series switches are hot-swappable. This means that

you can install a new switch fabric module without powering off the BigIron RX Series chassis.

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 the

BigIron RX Series chassis, the chassis and switch fabric module will not function properly.

Before installing a new switch fabric module into the BigIron RX Series chassis, have the following

on hand:

•A new switch fabric module, which you can order from Brocade

•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 flat-head screwdriver

Follow the steps given below to install a new switch fabric module in a BigIron RX Series chassis.

1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into an ESD connector

located on the chassis front.

2. Remove the new module from its packaging.

3. Insert the module into the chassis slot, and slide the card along the card guide until the

ejectors on either side of the module move close to the module front panel.

4. Push the ejectors even closer until they are flush with the module front panel. This action will

fully seat the module in the backplane.

5. Tighten the two screws at either end of the module front panel by pushing them in and turning

them clockwise. Then, tighten the screws further using the flat-head screwdriver.

Replacing a fiber-optic transceiver

You can remove an SFP or XFP transceiver from a port and replace it with a new one while the

BigIron RX Series chassis is powered on and running.

This section provides information about the following tasks:

•Removing the fiber-optic transceiver

•Installing a new fiber-optic transceiver

•Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver