Swapping An Ethernet Switch Module - Cabletron Systems 3E02-04 User Manual

Chapter 6: Adding/Swapping Modules
4. Remove the installed interface module by pulling gently but firmly on
the ears at the ends of the module's front panel.
5. Gently slide the Ethernet switch module into the plastic guides in the
module slot until it is completely inserted. Push the module firmly into
place, as far as it will go, to fully engage the connectors at the back of
the module with the backplane at the rear of the ATX chassis.
6. Tighten the screws on each side of the module's front panel.
7. Power on the ATX, and check the Ethernet switch module LED
power-on sequence as described in Chapter 2, Connecting to the
Network.
8. Make the connections to the network as described in Chapter 2.

6.3 SWAPPING AN ETHERNET SWITCH MODULE

When swapping identical modules, it is recommended that you remove
power to the ATX. However, the Ethernet switch module you are
replacing must be taken offline first, as described below.
1. Take the module to be replaced offline, either by pressing the
OFFLINE button on the front panel, or by using the LCM
command.
2. Remove power from the ATX.
3. Remove the network connections from the module. Note the ports to
which the network connections attach.
4. Loosen the screws at each end of the front panel of the module to be
replaced.
5. Remove the installed module by pulling gently but firmly on the ears
at the ends of the module's front panel.
6. Gently slide the new module into the plastic guides in the module slot
until it is completely inserted. Push the module firmly into place, as far
as it will go, to fully engage the connectors at the back of the module
with the backplane at the rear of the ATX chassis.
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