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Chapter2 Installing the Cisco MDS 9216 Switch
Removing and Installing Components
Removing a Switching or Services Module from Slot 2This section describes how to remove a module from slot2 in the Cisco MDS
9216 Switch.
To remove a switching or services module from the chassis, follow these steps:
Step1 Disconnect any network interface cables attached to the module.
Step2 Loosen the two captive screws on the module.
Step3 Remove the module from the chassis as follows:
a. Place your thumbs on the left and right ejector levers (shown in Figure2-9 on
page 2-23) and simultaneously rotate the levers outward to unseat the module
from the backplane connector.
b. Grasp the front edge of the module and slide the module part of the way out
of the slot. Place your other hand under the module to support the weight of
the module. Do not touch the module circuitry.
Step4 Place the module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam, or immediately reinstall
it in another slot.
Step5 If the slot will remain empty, install a filler panel to keep dust out of the chassis
and maintain consistent airflow.
Warning
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they
prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they
contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment;
and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the
system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Statement 1029
Installing a Switching or Services Module in Slot 2Note Before installing any modules in the chassis, we recommend installing the chassis
in the rack. See the “Installing the Chassis in the Rack” section on page 2-7.