Brocade FastIron SX Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide - Manual (Page 120)

Cleaning the fiber optic connectors
To avoid problems with the connection between the fiber optic module (SFP (mini-GBIC), SFP + or
XFP) and the fiber cable connectors, Brocade strongly recommends cleaning both connectors each
time you disconnect and reconnect them. In particular, dust can accumulate in the connectors and
cause problems such as reducing the optic launch power.
To clean the fiber cable connectors, Brocade recommends using the fiber-optic reel-type cleaner that
shipped with your chassis. You can also purchase this type of cleaner from the following Website.
http://www.fisfiber.com
When not using an SFP, SFP+ or XFP connector, make sure to keep the protective covering on.
Replacing a management module
This section provides information about the following tasks:
• Removing a management module
• Installing a new management module
This section provides instructions for removing and installing the management modules in the FSX
800 and FSX 1600 chassis. Although the modules are dedicated and differ in size, the procedure for
installing them is the same. Therefore, this section provides one procedure that applies to all modules.
Installation precautions
Note the following when removing and installing a management module:
• The management modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the
appropriate chassis. If you attempt to install the FSX management module in the FSX 800, FSX
1600, or other Brocade chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly. Likewise, if you
attempt to install the FSX 800 or FSX 1600 management module in the FSX or other Brocade
chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.
• If your Brocade chassis has redundant management modules, you can remove one of the
management modules from the chassis while the chassis is powered on and running. This does
not apply to the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 with single management modules. These devices must
be powered down before removing the management module.
CAUTION
If your device does not have dual management modules, do not remove the management
module.
• If your device does not have dual management modules, do not remove the management module
while the chassis is powered on and running. If you attempt to remove this module while the
chassis is powered on and running, all traffic being handled by the system will stop.
• Before removing and replacing an active or standby management module, you need to
understand how these actions affect management module redundancy. Refer to the “Removal
and replacement of a management module” section.
• You cannot mix Second and Third Generation modules together in the same device.
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