Removing An Interface Module; Installing A New Interface Module - Brocade Communications Systems FastIron SuperX Hardware Installation Manual

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Replacing an interface module
It is important to wait a minimum of 10 seconds between the removal and insertion of a line
module. Re-insertion of a line module less than 10 seconds after the removal of a line module
may result in the line module not being properly recognized.

Removing an interface module

To remove an interface module, first perform the steps in section
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1. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector
2. Use the #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the ends of the
3. Pull the card ejectors towards you, and away from the module front panel. This action unseats
4. Pull the module out of the chassis, and place in an anti-static bag for storage if desired.
5. If you plan to replace the removed module with a different type of module, you must first
6. Install a new module in the slot. For information about performing this task, refer to
CAUTION
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the
chassis with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.

Installing a new interface module

You can install an interface module in the FSX, FSX 800 and FSX 1600 chassis while the chassis is
powered on and running.
NOTE
The interface modules are interchangeable among all FastIron X Series chassis devices. However,
if you try to install them in a Brocade chassis other than a FastIron X Series, the chassis and
interface modules will not function properly.
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on page 125, then complete the following steps.
located in the lower right corner of the chassis front.
module.
the module from the backplane.
remove the module configuration. To do so, enter the no module <slotnum> command at the
global CONFIG level of the CLI, then save the configuration to flash memory. For example,
FastIron(config)# no module 4
FastIron(config)# exit
FastIron# write mem
NOTE
If you attempt to insert a module of a different type without first removing the previous module
configuration, the system will display an error message.
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