Brocade FastIron SX Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide - Manual (Page 128)

Removing an interface module
To remove an interface module, first perform the steps in section Before removing an interface module
on page 125, then complete the following steps.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector
located in the lower right corner of the chassis front.
2. Use the #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the ends of the
module.
3. Pull the card ejectors towards you, and away from the module front panel. This action unseats the
module from the backplane.
4. Pull the module out of the chassis, and place in an anti-static bag for storage if desired.
5. If you plan to replace the removed module with a different type of module, you must first remove
the module configuration. To do so, enter the no module slotnum command at the global
CONFIG level of the CLI, then save the configuration to flash memory. For example,
device(config)# no module 4
device(config)# exit
device# write mem
NOTE
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.
6. Install a new module in the slot. For information about performing this task, refer to Installing a
new interface module on page 126.
CAUTION
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the
chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
Installing a new interface module
You can install an interface module in the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 chassis while the chassis is
powered on and running.
NOTE
Interface modules are interchangeable among all FastIron X Series devices. However, if you install
them in a Brocade device other than a FastIron X Series device, the device and interface modules will
not function properly.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megohm resistor.
• A #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver.
To install a new interface module in the chassis, perform the following tasks.
Removing an interface module
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