Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 73)

FIGURE 23 Removal and replacement of the control processor blade (CP8)
Replacing a control processor blade (CP8)
NOTE
Read ALL of the instructions for replacing the CP blade before beginning the procedure. Use the same
version of Fabric OS on both CP blades. Using different versions is not supported and may cause
malfunctioning. If the replacement CP blade has a different version of Fabric OS, bring both blades to
the same firmware version. Once you have installed the replacement CP blade, determine the version
of firmware on the replacement CP blade and upgrade it if necessary.
Complete the following steps to remove a CP8 control blade.
1. Open the ejector handles to approximately 45 degrees. Orient the CP blade so that the handles are
toward you and the flat metal side should be facing down.
2. Align the flat metal side of the CP blade inside the left and right blade guides in the slot. Slide the CP
blade into the slot until it is firmly seated.
3. Tighten the thumbscrew inside each handle using the Phillips screwdriver.
4. Turn the CP blade on by sliding the ON/OFF switch in the left handle to the left, to cover the
thumbscrew.
5. Verify that the power LED is green. If not, ensure that the CP blade has power and is firmly seated
and that the ejectors are in the locked position.
6. Connect the cables to the new CP blade.
7. Remain logged in to the active CP and continue to
Verifying operation of the new CP blade on page
74.
Replacing a control processor blade (CP8)
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