Removing A Dc Power Module - Nortel Versalar 15000 Installing And Maintaining

Installing and Maintaining the Versalar Switch Router 15000

Removing a DC Power Module

If you are installing a second power module, go to
page
You can remove a power module with the power on or off.
Caution: To maintain proper cooling, never operate the Versalar 15000 with
an empty power module slot. If you are replacing a failed second power
module and you do not have a power supply filler module, leave the failed
power module installed until a replacement power module is available.
To remove a power module:
Remove the bottom front bezel.
1.
Using a flat-tip screwdriver, loosen the 2 captive screws that fasten the
2.
power module to the chassis until the power module disengages
(Figure
Warning: The sides of the power module are hot when you remove the power
module from a Versalar 15000 that has been operating recently. Hold the
power module by the bottom.
Grasp the handle with both hands and pull the power module out of the
3.
Versalar 15000.
You can remove an operational power module without affecting the operation
of the Versalar 15000. When you remove a power module, the LEDs on the
power module turn off, and the Versalar 15000 automatically redistributes the
load to the remaining power module.
Install a new power module (see
4.
install a power filler module (see
Plate" on
3-10
3-8.
3-6).
page 3-7).
"The DC Power
"The DC Power Module" on
"Removing and Installing a Power Filler
Module" on
page 3-8) or
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