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Place the SF module in the antistatic bag or on the antistatic mat.
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If you are not replacing the SF module, install the cover panel over the empty slot by
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tightening the screws on each side of the cover panel with the screwdriver.
Figure 85: Removing an SF Module from a J-EX8208 Switch
Installing an SF Module in a J-EX8208 Switch on page 120
Switch Fabric (SF) Module in a J-EX8208 Switch on page 25
J-EX8200 switches have field-replaceable unit (FRU) line cards that can be installed in
the line card slots on the front of the switch chassis. The line cards are hot-insertable
and hot-removable: You can remove and replace them without powering off the switch
or disrupting switch functions.
Before you begin removing a line card from a J-EX8200 switch:
Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage (see
"Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage on J-EX Series Switches" on page 236).
If there are any transceivers installed in the line card, remove them before you remove
the line card. See "Removing a Transceiver from a J-EX Series Switch" on page 173.
Ensure that you know how to handle and store the line card (see "Handling and Storing
Line Cards in J-EX8200 Switches" on page 179).
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove a line card from
a J-EX8200 switch chassis: