Brocade Communications Systems Brocade VDX 8770-4 - Manual (Page 74)

54 Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Reference Manual
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Switch fabric module removal and replacement
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5. Align the module pan with the guides in the slot. The first MM should be installed in slot M1.
6. Slide the MM into the slot until it is firmly seated.
7. Rotate the ejectors away from the center of the module face until the module is tight in the slot.
8. Tighten the captive screws using the Phillips screwdriver.
Switch fabric module removal and replacement
This section describes how to remove and replace a switch fabric module (SFM). The Brocade VDX
8770-4 has up to three SFMs. They can be installed only in slots S1 through S3. There must be at
least one SFM installed in either slot S1 or slot S2. Refer to
Figure 14 .
Time and items required
The replacement procedure for the SFM takes approximately 10 minutes. The following items are
required for the SFM replacement:
• ESD grounding strap
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Replacement SFM
FIGURE 14 SFM front view
Removing a switch fabric module
The Brocade VDX 8770-4 continues to operate while an SFM is being replaced. Refer to Figure 15
for the following procedure.
1 Ejectors 5 Slider
2 Captive screws 6 Power enable pin
3 Status LED 7 Slider screws
4 Power LED