Chapter 8 Removal and Installation Procedures

Replacing a Fabric Module During System Operations

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Step 11 On the replacement I/O module, rotate both ejector levers fully away from the front of the module. Step 12 If you are inserting the module into a Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis, rotate the module 90 degrees clockwise. Step 13 Align the module to the chassis guides for the vacated slot, and slide the module part way into the slot.

Step 14 With one or both hands on the front of the module, push the module all the way into the slot until it seats on the midplane connector.

Step 15 Simultaneously push both ejector levers inward until they come in contact with the face of the module.

Note Verify that the ejector levers are fully closed before tightening the captive screws. Failure to fully seat the module in the backplane connector can result in error messages.

Step 16 Tighten the two captive screws on the I/O module to 69 N m (8 in-lbs).

Step 17 Reconnect the I/O cables to the ports or the transceivers on the fiber-optic cables to the ports on the module.

Replacing a Fabric Module During System Operations

The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series devices have three to five fabric modules located on the backside of the chassis. You can replace one of these fabric modules at a time while the device is operating.

For instructions on replacing these fabric modules, see the following sections:

Required Tools, page 8-11

Replacing a Fabric Module, page 8-11

Required Tools

You need a flat-blade or number 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen or tighten the captive screws on the fan tray.

Replacing a Fabric Module

You should replace a fabric module with another fabric module within a couple minutes to maintain the designed system airflow. If you cannot replace the fabric module, you must fill the slot with a blank module.

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