Brocade FastIron SX Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide - Manual (Page 127)

This section provides information about the following tasks:
• General precautions
• Removing an interface module
• Installing a new interface module
Precautions
Note the following when removing and replacing Interface modules:
• It is not mandatory to disable a module before removing it from the chassis, and chances of the
chassis rebooting (reloading the software) as a result of module removal are very minimal.
• You do not need to enable an interface module after inserting it in the chassis. The FastIron X
Series chassis device automatically enables the module when you insert it into a live chassis or
when you power on the chassis.
• You cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same chassis.
• You cannot mix the second and third generation interface modules in the same chassis.
• The software does not allow simultaneous insertion of multiple interface modules. After inserting an
interface module, wait a few seconds before inserting the next module. If you attempt to insert
modules one right after the other, the system will display an error message.
• If you plan to replace the removed module with a different type of module, you must remove the
module configuration. To do so, enter the no module slotnum command at the global CONFIG
level of the CLI. If you attempt to insert a module of a different type without first removing the
previous module configuration, the system will display an error message.
Before removing an interface module
Before physically removing an interface module, Have the following tools on hand:
• ‐ An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megohm resistor.
• ‐ A #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION
It is recommended that modules be disabled through the CLI before removal from the chassis. If
the operator wishes to remove the module without first disabling the module, the Enhanced Hot
Swap capability in software Release 03.2.00 and later supports this procedure for the FSX 800
and FSX 1600 chassis. Enhanced Hot Swap (that is, no CLI disable) should be performed during
a maintenance window. On rare occasions, an Enhanced Hot Swap may result in a software
reload of the system. The likelihood of this event is very low. It is important to wait a minimum of
10 seconds between the removal and insertion of a line module. Re-insertion of a line module
less than 10 seconds after the removal of a line module may result in the line module not being
properly recognized.
Precautions
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