Removing a core switch blade (cr16-4) – Brocade Communications Systems Brocade Backbone DCX 8510-4 User Manual
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Core switch blade (CR16-4) removal and replacement
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Removing a core switch blade (CR16-4)
The Brocade DCX 8510-4 continues to operate while a core switch blade is being replaced. Refer to
for the following procedure.
Complete the following steps to remove the core switch blade.
ATTENTION
Follow ESD precautions.
NOTE
The CR16-4 blade is compatible only with the Brocade DCX 8510-4.
1. Remove the chassis door.
2. Unscrew the two thumb screws from the ejectors on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver.
Unscrew the left thumb screw until it pops out. This initiates a hot-swap request.
3. Label and then disconnect cables from the faulty core switch blade.
4. Open the ejectors by rotating them toward the center of the blade face. Pull the blade out of
the chassis using the ejectors.