Brocade FastIron X Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide
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Replacing an interface module
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Precautions
Note the following when removing and replacing Interface modules:
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If you remove an interface module without first disabling it, the chassis will reboot (reload the
software).
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You do not need to enable an interface module after inserting it in the chassis. The
FastIron X
Series
chassis device automatically enables the module when you insert it into a live chassis
or when you power on the chassis.
•
You cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same chassis.
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The software does not allow simultaneous insertion of multiple interface modules. After
inserting an interface module, wait a few seconds before inserting the next module. If you
attempt to insert modules one right after the other, the system will display an error message.
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If you plan to replace the removed module with a different type of module, you must remove
the module configuration. To do so, enter the no module <slotnum> command at the global
CONFIG level of the CLI. If you attempt to insert a module of a different type without first
removing the previous module configuration, the system will display an error message.
Before removing an interface module
Perform the following procedures before physically removing an interface module:
1. Have the following tools on hand:
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An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
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A #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver.
2. For FSX devices only, disable the module by entering the disable module <slot-number>
command at the Privileged EXEC level of the CLI. For the <slot-number> parameter, specify a
valid slot number.
on page 6 displays the slot numbers on the FSX.
If you remove an FSX interface module without first disabling it, the chassis will reboot (reload
the software).
NOTE
Issuing the disable module command before removing the module is not required on the
FSX 800
and
FSX 1600
chassis. This is referred to as “Enhanced Hot Swap”.
CAUTION
It is recommended that modules be disabled through the CLI before removal from the chassis. If
the operator wishes to remove the module without first disabling the module, the Enhanced Hot
Swap capability in software Release 03.2.00 and later supports this procedure for the
FSX 800
and
FSX 1600
chassis. Enhanced Hot Swap (that is, no CLI disable) should be performed during
a maintenance window. On rare occasions, an Enhanced Hot Swap may result in a software
reload of the system. The likelihood of this event is very low.