Brocade BigIron RX Series Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 50)

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Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch
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Although the slot blanks are different in size, the procedure for removing them from the BigIron
RX-8 chassis is the same. Therefore, this section provides one procedure that applies to all slot
blanks.
You will need a flat-head screwdriver to perform this task.
Follow the steps given below to remove a slot blank.
1. Loosen the screws on either end of the slot blank by hand or with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the slot blank out of the chassis, and store it in a safe place for future use.
Installing BigIron RX-8 modules
This section provides one procedure that applies to all modules. The sequence for installing more
than one module is important to ensure proper fit. For the BigIron RX-8 chassis, starting from the
lowest row and moving upwards, install the modules right-to-left.
In the BigIron RX-8, install the modules right-to-left.
NOTE
The BigIron RX Series modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the BigIron
RX Series chassis only. For example, if you attempt to install the BigIron RX Series management
module in another Brocade chassis or a management module intended for another Brocade chassis
in the BigIron RX Series chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.
Table 11 provides the chassis slot numbers into which you must install the modules. Markings for
the chassis slots appear at the base of the slots.
The BigIron RX-8 chassis ships with the required switch fabric modules installed.
CAUTION
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must leave the slot blank installed in the slot. If you
run the BigIron RX-8 chassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.
If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the Using a Redundant
Management Module chapter in the BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide for information about
how the redundant module works, optional software configurations that you can perform, and how
to manage the redundancy feature.
TABLE 11 BigIron RX-8 module installation
BigIron RX-8 module Chassis slot number
Management modules Active module – M1 (left).
Redundant module – M2 (right).
Interface modules 1 – 8
Switch fabric modules SF1 – SF3