Cabletron Systems 9032578-05 manual Removing the Control Module, Installing a Control Module

Chapter 2: Hot Swapping Line Cards and Control Modules

You can also use the system hotswap out command in the CLI to deactivate the Control Module. For example, to deactivate the secondary Control Module in slot CM/1, enter the following command in Enable mode:

ssr# system hotswap out slot 1

After you enter this command, the Offline LED on the Control Module lights, and messages appear on the console indicating the Control Module is inoperative.

Removing the Control Module

To remove a Control Module from the SSR:

1.Make sure that none of the LEDs on the Control Module are lit.

2.Loosen the captive screws on each side of the Control Module.

3.Carefully remove the Control Module from its slot in the SSR chassis.

Installing a Control Module

To install a new Control Module or line card into the slot:

Note: You can install either a line card or a Control Module in slot CM/1, but you can install only a Control Module in slot CM.

1.Slide the Control Module or line card all the way into the slot, firmly but gently pressing it in place to ensure that the pins on the back of the card are completely seated in the backplane.

Note: Make sure the circuit card (and not the metal plate) is between the card guides. Check both the upper and lower tracks.

2.Tighten the captive screws on each side of the Control Module or line card to secure it to the chassis.

On a line card, the Online LED lights, indicating it is now active.

On a secondary Control Module, the Offline LED lights, indicating it is standing by to take over as the primary Control Module if necessary.

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