Table Of Contents - Dell PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Replacement Procedure

In this guide
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ESD precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Replacing a PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Cable routing table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Powering on the PowerConnect B-DX-4S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ESD precautions
The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. When working with any
PowerConnect B-DCX-4S FRU, use correct ESD procedures.
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Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is plugged in) or a
bench ground.
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Store ESD-sensitive components in antistatic packaging.
Replacing a PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Chassis
This section describes how to remove and replace the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis (with its backplane). The
basic steps are:
1. Verifying need for replacement
2. Recording critical PowerConnect B-DCX-4S and SAN information
3. Disconnecting from the network and fabric
4. Removing components from the chassis
5. Installing the replacement chassis
6. Installing components into the new chassis
7. Verifying correct operation of system
8. Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric
9. Verifying correct configuration of the fabric
NOTE
The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must be removed from the fabric and powered off to perform this procedure. Contact
your support provider if you have any questions about whether the chassis requires replacement.
Time required
The chassis replacement takes approximately 3 hours.
PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Chassis Replacement Procedure
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