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Time and items required, Installing or replacing an expansion module – Brocade ICX 7750 Hardware Installation Guide User Manual

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Replacing an expansion module

CAUTION

Disassembling any part of the expansion module voids the warranty and regulatory certifications.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the expansion module assembly.

Time and items required

Replacing an expansion module in the Brocade ICX 7750 should take less than two minutes to
complete.

You need the following items to replace an expansion module in the Brocade ICX 7750:

A new expansion module

A #1 Phillips screwdriver

Installing or replacing an expansion module

Complete the following steps to install or replace an expansion module in the Brocade ICX 7750.

1. If replacing an expansion module:

a. Pull the release latch lever on the module into its open position.

b. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two captive screws on the expansion module.

c. Remove the expansion module from the chassis by pulling the handle on the expansion

module out and away from the chassis.

2. If installing a new expansion module into a slot covered with a filler panel:

a. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the captive screws on the filler panel.

b. Remove the filler panel.

3. Before opening the package that contains the new expansion module, touch the bag to the

switch casing to discharge any potential static electricity. It is recommended that you wear an
ESD wrist strap during installation.

4. Remove the expansion module from the anti-static shielded bag.

CAUTION

Do not force the installation. If the expansion module does not slide in easily, ensure that it is
correctly oriented before continuing.

5. Holding the expansion module level, guide it into the carrier rails on each side and gently push

it all the way into the slot, ensuring that it firmly engages with the connector.

6. When you are sure the expansion module has properly engaged the connector, tighten the

captive screws to secure the expansion module in the slot.

7. Push the release latch lever on the module into its closed position.

8. Verify correct installation by running the show chassis command.