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c) Repeat for each cable that requires replacement.
d) Once all the cables are attached, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide for the configuration
procedure.
2. If replacing a transceiver that has an integrated cable and pull-tab, perform the following steps:
a) Align the transceiver with the blade port. Grasp the transceiver body and firmly, but gently, push it into the port. The
transceiver is keyed to fit into the connector in one way
b) Press firmly on the front of the transceiver with your thumb to fully seat into the blade connector.
The status LED displays steady amber until both ends of the cable are inserted and the link is established. When
the link is fully established, the LED displays steady green.
3. Repeat step 1 or 2 for each transceiver that requires replacement.
4. Once all the transceivers are installed, refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide for the configuration
procedure.
Chassis removal and replacement
This section describes how to remove and replace the chassis with its backplane. The basic steps are:
1. Faulty chassis indicators.
2. Recording critical device and SAN information.
3. Disconnecting from network and fabric.
4. Removing components from the chassis.
5. Installing the replacement chassis.
6. Installing components into the new chassis.
7. Downloading the configuration.
8. Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric.
9. Verifying correct operation of system.
10. Verifying correct configuration of the fabric.
NOTE
The device 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 and items required
The chassis replacement takes approximately 3 hours.
The following items are required for the chassis replacement:
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap
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ESD grounding pads for protecting all blades and WWN cards
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Serial cable and workstation computer with a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal for Windows
systems or TIP for Solaris systems), required only if serial console session used
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Pallet jack or hydraulic or assisted lift that raises a minimum of 140 cm (55 in.) and carries a minimum of 113 kg (250
lb)
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A surface on which to place the old chassis, such as a second lift or the pallet originally provided with the old chassis
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#2 Phillips screwdriver
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