Brocade Communications Systems S3-1002483-03 manual Installing BigIron RX-8 modules

2 Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch

Although the slot blanks are different in size, the procedure for removing them from the BigIron RX-8 chassis is the same. Therefore, this section provides one procedure that applies to all slot blanks.

You will need a flat-head screwdriver to perform this task. Follow the steps given below to remove a slot blank.

1.Loosen the screws on either end of the slot blank by hand or with a flat-head screwdriver.

2.Pull the slot blank out of the chassis, and store it in a safe place for future use.

Installing BigIron RX-8 modules

This section provides one procedure that applies to all modules. The sequence for installing more than one module is important to ensure proper fit. For the BigIron RX-8 chassis, starting from the lowest row and moving upwards, install the modules right-to-left.

In the BigIron RX-8, install the modules right-to-left.

NOTE

The BigIron RX Series modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the BigIron RX Series chassis only. For example, if you attempt to install the BigIron RX Series management module in another Brocade chassis or a management module intended for another Brocade chassis in the BigIron RX Series chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.

Table 11 provides the chassis slot numbers into which you must install the modules. Markings for the chassis slots appear at the base of the slots.

TABLE 11	BigIron RX-8 module installation
BigIron RX-8 module		Chassis slot number
Management modules		Active module – M1 (left).
		Redundant module – M2 (right).
Interface modules		1 – 8
Switch fabric modules		SF1 – SF3

The BigIron RX-8 chassis ships with the required switch fabric modules installed.

CAUTION

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must leave the slot blank installed in the slot. If you run the BigIron RX-8 chassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.

If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the Using a Redundant Management Module chapter in the BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide for information about how the redundant module works, optional software configurations that you can perform, and how to manage the redundancy feature.

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