Installing Components Into The New Chassis - Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-8 Hardware Reference Manual

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Brocade DCX 8510-8 chassis removal and replacement
3. Unpack the new chassis:
4. Use a pallet jack or other assisted lift to transport the new chassis to the installation area.
5. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level. If installing the chassis in a cabinet, follow the

Installing components into the new chassis

ATTENTION
Follow ESD precautions
1. Replace the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN cards
2. Replace the blower assemblies
3. Replace the power supplies or filler panels
4. Replace the control processor blades (CP8)
5. Replace the core switch blades (CR16-8)
6. If ICL cables are not used, insert EMI plugs in the ICL sockets in the core switch blades
7.
8. Replace the cable management comb
9. Connect the power cords to the power supplies and the power outlets.
10. Replace the chassis door
11. Power on the Brocade DCX 8510-8
12. Verify that the Brocade DCX 8510-8 is powered on and POST is complete (all power LED
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a. Cut the bands that encircle the packaging.
b. Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis.
c. Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis.
Save the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis.
d. Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to
the installation location.
NOTE
The Brocade DCX 8510-8 packaging does not incorporate a wood pallet and pallet brackets.
The chassis sits on top of a plastic shipping tray.
Doorways must be wider than 91 cm (36 in.) to accommodate the chassis on the pallet.
instructions provided by the rack kit manufacturer.
("ESD
replacement").
replacement").
(CR16-8).
Replace the port blades or filler panels
replacement" and "Blade filler panel removal and
The Brocade DCX 8510-8 performs a power-on self-test (POST). The POST takes a minimum of
three minutes and is complete when LED activity returns to standard state.
indicators on the blades should be a steady green).
precautions").
("Blower assembly removal and
("Power supply removal and
("Control processor blade (CP8) removal and
("Core switch blade (CR16-8) removal and
("Port, application, and encryption blade removal and
replacement").
("Cable management comb removal and
("Chassis door removal and
("Providing power to the Brocade DCX
Brocade DCX 8510-8 Backbone Hardware Reference Manual
("WWN card removal and
replacement").
replacement").
replacement").
8510-8").
replacement").
replacement").
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