Installing A New Switch Fabric Module - IBM s-series Installation And User Manual

1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the
2. Use a #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver to loosen and remove the two
3. Pull the card ejectors towards you and away from the module front panel. This
4. Pull the module out of the chassis, and place in an anti-static bag for storage if
5. Install a new module in the slot as instructed in the following section.

Installing a new switch fabric module

You can install a switch fabric module in the chassis while it is powered on and
running.
Before installing a switch fabric module into the chassis, have the following on
hand:
v A new switch fabric module.
v An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the
v A #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver.
To install a new switch fabric module in the chassis, do the following:
1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the
2. Remove the new switch fabric module from its packaging.
3. Insert the module into the chassis slot as shown in Figure 35 on page 96 and
4. Push the ejectors toward the center of the module. This action will fully seat the
5. Use a #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver to tighten the two screws at
Figure 35 on page 96 shows the installation of a switch fabric module in the B08S.
ESD connector located in the lower right corner of the chassis front.
screws on the ends of the module.
action unseats the module from the backplane.
desired.
chassis front.
CAUTION:
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm
resistor.
ESD connector located in the lower right corner of the chassis front.
Figure 36 on page 96 and slide the card along the card guide until the ejectors
on either side of the module move close to the module front panel.
module in the backplane.
either end of the switch fabric module's front panel.
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