Dell PowerVault 50F (Fibre Channel Switch) - Manual (Page 71)

Repair and Replacement: Dell™ PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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Repair and Replacement: Dell™ PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre
Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Overview
Overview
This chapter covers the recommended and supported field repair and replacement for the switch.
NOTE: Any switch repair or part replacement that is not explained in this chapter must be performed at a factory
authorized repair facility.
The PowerVault™ 50F has no user-serviceable components except for the GBIC modules. For repair other
than the GBIC modules, the entire switch must be replaced in the event of failure.
Installing a GBIC Module
The dual channel interface card accepts two GBIC modules. These modules are installed and removed by
sliding into the interface card from the front of the unit.
NOTE: The GBIC module is installed after the interface card has been installed in the chassis. You cannot install an
interface card if it has a GBIC module installed.
To replace an IBM GBIC module into an interface card
1. On the front of the remove the GBIC module by swinging the locking bar to the right side and remove
the module.
2. Insert the GBIC module until its connector is firmly seated into the appropriate port.
3. When firmly seated, lock the GBIC module in the slot by pushing the locking bar to the left side of the
GBIC. DO NOT force the locking bar, reseat if necessary.
or
To replace a non-IBM GBIC module into an interface card
1. Attach the GBIC extractor tool to the GBIC module.
2. Pull the GBIC module out of the connector.
3. Insert and press the GBIC module until its connector is firmly seated.
NOTE: The GBIC module is keyed so it can be inserted in only one way. Do not force the insertion if the module does not
slide in easily.
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