Installing Modules and Establishing Initial Management Access

NOTE

The following slots will only operate an MSM: Slot 5/A in the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis; slot 3/A in the BlackDiamond 8806 chassis.

MSMs reside in different slots depending on which BlackDiamond switch you operate:

If you are using only one MSM in the BlackDiamond 8806 switch, install that MSM in slot 3. If you add a second MSM to increase reliability and throughput, install the second MSM in slot 4.

If you are using only one MSM in the BlackDiamond 8810 switch, install that MSM in slot 5. If you add a second MSM to increase reliability and throughput, install the second MSM in slot 6.

Distinguishing an MSM from an I/O Module

One quick way to distinguish a BlackDiamond 8800 series MSM from an I/O module is by the color of the release latch on each injector/ejector handle. Orange injector/ejector release latches indicate that the module is a BlackDiamond MSM, and green injector/ejector release latches indicate that the module is a BlackDiamond I/O module (see Figure 57).

Figure 57: Colors on Injector/ejector Release Latches

I/O module release latches

are green

MSM

release latches are orange

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Installing a BlackDiamond 8800 Series Module

You need the following tools and equipment to install a BlackDiamond 8800 MSM or I/O module:

ESD-preventive wrist strap

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Appropriate type of cable for any ports on the module

CAUTION

The module series number must be the same as the switch series number. For example, install BlackDiamond 8800 modules only in a BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.

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8800 Series specifications

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