Chapter 29 Replacing Parts; Replacing A Front Card - Cisco BPX 8620 Installation And Configuration Manual

Replacing Parts
This chapter describes the replacement of major BPX switch components.
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After an alarm occurs, use the BPX switch software to isolate the problem. If an BPX switch part has
failed, then it must be replaced. For information on alarms, see Chapter 27, "Alarms and Statistics." For
general procedures dealing with problems, see Chapter 28, "Troubleshooting."
Only authorized personnel should remove and replace parts on the BPX switch system.
Caution
Parts should be replaced only by qualified personnel who have taken the Cisco training courses or been
trained by a qualified system manager. For assistance in diagnosing or replacing a failed part, call Cisco
Customer Service.
When replacing a part, save the electrostatic bag, foam, and carton that the new part comes in. These
packaging materials are needed for returning the failed part to Cisco. Contact Cisco Customer Service
for information on returning parts.

Replacing a Front Card

The following are the BPX switch front cards:
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Ground yourself before handling BPX switch cards by placing a wrist strap on your wrist and
Caution
clipping the wrist strap lead to the cabinet.
Release 9.3.30, Part Number 78-12907-01 Rev. E0, May 2005
Replacing a Front Card
Replacing a Line Module
Replacing a DC Power Entry Module
Replacing an AC Power Supply
Replacing the Fan Assembly
Broadband Controller Card (BCC)
BXM-T3/E3, BXM-155, BXM-622
Broadband Network Interface Card (BNI)
Alarm and Status Monitor (ASM)
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