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Installing Modules and Connecting Cables
CAUTION
Depending on the size and complexity of your network, you should install and configure a backup MSM when
network disruption will be minimal. You may need to reboot your switch after you use the synchronize command.
Verifying the Module Installation
After you install a module, verify that it is working correctly by checking the LEDs on the front panel of
the module.
Table 23
Use the command line interface (CLI)
information about the newly installed module.
Table 23: Module LED activity for normal operation
LED
SYS
MSTR
ENV
Link/Activity
For more information about LED activity, see the descriptions in
Displaying Slot Status Information
Assuming the module has no problems, the command
of the slot where you installed the module) displays information about the module including: general
information about the module (name, serial number, part number), the state of the module (power
down, operational, mismatch between the slot configuration and the module in the slot), and the
number of ports on the module.
For more information about slot status information, see the ExtremeXOS 12.0 Concepts Guide and the
ExtremeXOS 12.0 Command Reference Guide.
Removing a BlackDiamond 12800 Series Module
CAUTION
There are two styles of ejector/injector handles on the BlackDiamond 12800 series modules. Pay careful attention to
the instructions in step 2.
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shows normal LED operation for correctly installed MSMs and I/O modules.
show slot <slot number>
MSM
State/Meaning
Green blinking
Green: MSM is primary
Amber: MSM is backup
Green
Green: Link is up.
Amber: Packet activity is occurring.
command to display slot-specific
I/O Module
LED
State/Meaning
STATUS
Green blinking
DIAG
Off
Port status (per port)
Green
Amber blinking
Chapter
3.
(where <slot> is the number
show slot <slot>
BlackDiamond 12800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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