Chapter 8 Removal and Installation Procedures

Replacing an I/O Module

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Replacing an I/O Module

A Cisco Nexus 7000 Series device includes one or more of the following types of I/O modules:

•48-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet module

•48-port 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP module

•32-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ module

You can replace each of these I/O modules with another module of the same type while the Cisco Nexus 7000 Series device is operational.To do this, you must first remove an I/O module from the chassis, then install a new or replacement I/O module in the newly vacated slot within a couple of minutes to maintain the designed airflow.

Warning Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. Statement 1034

Caution Make sure that you wear an ESD wrist strap while you handle each I/O module. Hold the module only on its carrier edges without touching any electronic circuitry, and place it on antistatic mats or antistatic foam when it is not installed in the chassis.

Caution If you cannot immediately replace an I/O module, either leave the I/O module in its slot or replace it with a blank module so the system airflow is not disrupted. Leaving an I/O module slot open for more than a couple of minutes can disrupt the system airflow causing the system to overheat and shutdown.

To replace an I/O module, follow these steps:

Step 1 Place antistatic mats or antistatic foam where you can place the old and new I/O modules. Choose a place that prevents damage to the module while it is outside the chassis.

Step 2 Place the replacement I/O module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam.

Step 3 Disconnect each I/O cable from the front of the module by doing the following:

•For the 48-port 10/100/1000 Ethernet module, unplug each cable.

•For the 48-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet module, remove the fiber-optic cables then remove the SFP transceivers.

•For the 32-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet module, remove the fiber-optic cables then remove the SFP+ transceivers.

Note To prevent contaminants from entering the fiber optic lines or transceivers, cover the fiber-optic openings with a plug.

Warning Invisible laser radiation may be omitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051

Step 4 Loosen the two captive screws identified in View A of Figure 8-3.

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