Blade Filler Panels; Blade Filler Panel Removal And Replacement; Removing A Filler Panel - Brocade Communications Systems X6-4 Hardware Installation Manual

Blade Filler Panels

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Removing a filler panel................................................................................................................................................................................. 197

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Blade filler panel removal and replacement
When installing a blade into the device, you may need to first remove a blade filler panel. Be sure to keep all filler panels in a safe place in
case you need to remove a blade for an indefinite period of time. Cover all empty slots with blade filler panels. Failure to do so will
adversely affect device cooling.
CAUTION
If you do not install a module or a power supply in a slot, you must keep the slot filler panel in place. If you run the chassis
with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
Blade filler panels have a latch mechanism at each end of the panel. Both latches must be opened to remove and install the panel.
NOTE
Filler panels for Brocade DCX and Brocade DCX 8510 Directors are not interchangeable with filler panels for Brocade X6
Directors.
Removing a filler panel
Complete the following steps to remove a filler panel from a blade slot.
1. Remove the chassis door.
2. Pull out the spring-loaded latch release on the latch at each end of the cover using your thumb and forefinger and slide the
latches toward the center of the cover.
This moves the latches away from the ends of the slot to unlatch the cover from chassis.
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