Replacing the NE1032T
Preparing and Returning the NE1032T
Configuring Vital Product Data
1.
Log in to the new NE1032T as directed in Chapter
the login prompt, the default username is admin and the default password is
admin.
2. Use the following CLI commands to enter the Executive configuration mode:
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If replacing the NE1032T, 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 NE1032T from the rack, record the product Machine
Type‐Model (MTM) number and serial number to use for the replacement switch.
See "Before Installing the NE1032T" on page
labels on the switch or through the switch firmware interface.
To return the chassis to customer service for replacement, see Appendix A,
"Getting Help and Technical Assistance" to help you gather all the required
information that is necessary to return a component. After you remove the
NE1032T unit, securely pack it for shipping.
Replace power and fan modules. For details, see "Removing and Replacing a
Power Supply Module" on page 61 and "Removing and Replacing a Fan Module"
on page
65.
Install the replacement NE1032T hardware as directed in Chapter 3, "Installing
NE1032T Hardware and Options"). Once the hardware is installed, configure the
Vital Product Data (VPD) on the replacement switch as shown in the following
section.
After you install the replacement NE1032T 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 "Before Installing the NE1032T" on
page
34.
To configure the VPD on a new switch, complete the following steps.
NE1032T> enable
NE1032T# configure [device]
NE1032T(config)#
34 to locate the product information
5, "Initializing the NE1032T". At
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