Brocade BigIron RX Series Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 122)

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Replacing a fiber-optic transceiver
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6. Install a new switch fabric module in the slot. For information about performing this task, refer
to “Installing a new switch fabric module” on page 110.
Installing a new switch fabric module
The switch fabric modules on the BigIron RX Series switches are hot-swappable. This means that
you can install a new switch fabric module without powering off the BigIron RX Series chassis.
NOTE
A BigIron RX Series switch fabric module is dedicated, which means that it functions properly in the
BigIron RX Series chassis only. If you attempt to install a BigIron RX Series switch fabric module in
another Brocade chassis or a switch fabric module intended for another Brocade chassis in the
BigIron RX Series chassis, the chassis and switch fabric module will not function properly.
Before installing a new switch fabric module into the BigIron RX Series chassis, have the following
on hand:
• A new switch fabric module, which you can order from Brocade
• An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the BigIron RX Series
chassis
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 meg ohm series resistor.
• A large flat-head screwdriver
Follow the steps given below to install a new switch fabric module in a BigIron RX Series chassis.
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into an ESD connector
located on the chassis front.
2. Remove the new module from its packaging.
3. Insert the module into the chassis slot, and slide the card along the card guide until the
ejectors on either side of the module move close to the module front panel.
4. Push the ejectors even closer until they are flush with the module front panel. This action will
fully seat the module in the backplane.
5. Tighten the two screws at either end of the module front panel by pushing them in and turning
them clockwise. Then, tighten the screws further using the flat-head screwdriver.
Replacing a fiber-optic transceiver
You can remove an SFP or XFP transceiver from a port and replace it with a new one while the
BigIron RX Series chassis is powered on and running.
This section provides information about the following tasks:
• Removing the fiber-optic transceiver
• Installing a new fiber-optic transceiver
• Cabling a fiber-optic transceiver