32 Chapter 4 Installing the R2MFC MBM
Shutting down the system
Before you shut down the system or perform any maintenance procedures, read the following warnings to ensure you and your system are properly protected.
Warning: If you are installing a new BCM or an expansion unit, refer to the Installation and Maintenance guide for the host system for instructions about installing a new system before you connect the system to the AC power outlet.
Warning: Failure to follow procedures to properly disconnect the BCM and expansion unit can result in module or system damage.
Warning: Ensure you are properly grounded before handling modules or any components that are part of the BCM hardware.
How you shut down your system depends on the version of BCM system you are running. Use one of the following procedures to shutdown your BCM system in preparation for installing the R2MFC MBM.
•Shutting down a BCM 4.0 system
•“Shutting down a BCM 3.7 or lower system” on page 33
Shutting down a BCM 4.0 system
Shutting down a BCM 4.0 system is a two step process. First you must shut down the system software, then you must shut down the system hardware.
Shutting down the BCM 4.0 system software
1If you are adding or replacing an R2MFC MBM in an active system, perform the following steps:
a Access Element Manager.
bSelect Administrations > Utilities > Reset > Shutdown System.
This action will stop all services. All Element Manager sessions will be disconnected from the system. The BCM system can be restored to service only by powering the BCM system off and back on again.
