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5. Ensure that the part number on the unit being replaced matches the replacement part
6. Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade (port status LED should be off) prior to
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8. Disconnect all cables and SFP or XFP transceivers from the blade.
9. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:
10. Wait for the power LED to turn off in response to the hot-swap request before removing the
11. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:
12. If the blade is not being replaced by another blade, install a filler panel
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number. The chassisShow command displays information about the blades, including part
numbers (xx-xxxxxxx-xx), serial numbers, and additional status.
disconnecting cables.
NOTE
Before removing any cables from a blade, note the cable order (identify each cable by its
physical port). If multiple blades are being replaced, replace one blade at a time.
Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade.
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For FC8-16, FC8-32, FC8-48 port blades, FX8-24, FCOE10-24 application blades, and
FS8-18 encryption blade: Unscrew the two thumb screws from the left and right ejectors
on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the left thumb screw until it pops out.
This initiates a hot-swap request. Adjust the ejectors to the open position
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For FC10-6 port blade, and FA4-18, and FR4-18i application blades: Turn the blade off by
sliding the slider switch in the left ejector to the right, to the off position. This initiates a
hot-swap request.
blade.
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For FC8-16, FC8-32, and FC8-48 port blades, FX8-24, FCOE10-24 application blades, and
FS8-18 encryption blade: Open the ejectors. Pull the blade out of the chassis using the
ejectors (Figure 21).
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For FC10-6 port blade, and FA4-18, and FR4-18i application blades: Unscrew the two
thumb screws from the left and right ejectors on the blade using the Phillips screwdriver.
Lever both ejectors open simultaneously to approximately 45 degrees and pull the blade
out of the chassis.
panel").
RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades
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(Figure 21).
("RRP: Blade filler
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