Maintaining Ex4500 Uplink Module; Removing An Uplink Module From An Ex4500 Switch - Juniper EX4500 Hardware Manual

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Maintaining EX4500 Uplink Module

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Removing an Uplink Module from an EX4500 Switch | 206

Installing an Uplink Module in an EX4500 Switch | 207
Removing an Uplink Module from an EX4500 Switch
The uplink module in EX4500 switches is a hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable unit (FRU):
You can remove and replace it without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions.
You can install up to two SFP+ uplink modules in an EX4500 switch. Both uplink modules install horizontally
on the front of the chassis. See
Before you begin removing an uplink module from the switch:
Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage (see
Electrostatic Discharge Damage" on page
If there are any transceivers installed in the uplink module, remove them before you remove the uplink
module. For instructions on removing transceivers, see
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
Phillips screwdriver, number 2
"Front Panel of an EX4500 Switch" on page
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"Remove a Transceiver" on page
. Failure to do so can
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"Prevention of
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