Replacing The G7052; Preparing And Returning The G7052; Configuring Vital Product Data - Lenovo RackSwitch G7052 Installation Manual

Replacing the G7052

Preparing and Returning the G7052

Configuring Vital Product Data

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G7052 Installation Guide
If replacing the G7052, remove all associated components and options according to
the instructions in this chapter. Remove and retain clips, cords, cables, modules,
caps or blanks, air-duct option (if installed), and any mounting hardware. These
items can then be reinstalled on the replacement unit.
When you remove the G7052 from the rack, record the product Machine
Type-Model (MTM) number and serial number to use for the replacement switch.
See "Recording Important Product Information" on page 30
information labels on the switch or through the switch firmware interface.
To return the chassis to customer service for replacement, see
Help and Technical Assistance" on
information that is necessary to return a component. After you remove the G7052
unit, securely pack it for shipping.
Install the replacement G7052 hardware as directed in
Hardware and Options" on
Vital Product Data (VPD) on the replacement switch as shown in the following
section.
After you install the replacement G7052 hardware (the new unit), you must
configure the new unit to use the VPD of the unit which was removed (the old unit),
in order to avoid losing any licensed electronic entitlement data. The required
information consists of the old unit's MTM and serial number, which was collected
from the old unit according to
page 30.
To configure the VPD on a new switch, complete the following steps.
1. Log in to the new G7052 as directed in
page 69. At the Password prompt, the default password is admin.
2. Use the following CLI commands to enter the Executive configuration mode:
RS G7052> enable
Enable privilege granted
RS G7052# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with Ctrl/Z.
RS G7052 (config)#
page 75 to help you gather all the required
page 29). Once the hardware is installed, configure the
"Recording Important Product Information" on
Chapter 5, "Initializing the
to locate the product
Appendix A, "Getting
Chapter 3, "Installing G7052
G7052" on