Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-8 User Manual

Core switch blade (CR16-x) removal and replacement
This section describes how to remove and replace a core switch blade (CR16-x). The device has two core switch blades:
• One CR16-8 blade in slot 5.
• One CR16-8 blade in slot 8.
Time and items required
The replacement procedure for the core switch blade takes approximately 30 minutes. The following items are required for the core
switch blade replacement:
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD)) grounding strap
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Replacement core switch blade
Faulty core switch blade indicators
Conrm that you need to replace the core switch blade before continuing. The following events may indicate that a core switch blade is
faulty:
• The status LED on the core switch blade is lit steady amber, or the power LED is not lit.
• The slotShow command does not show that the core switch blade is enabled.
• The haShow command indicates an error.
• Any of the following messages display in the error log:
– "Slot unknown" message relating to a core switch slot
– Core switch blade errors or I2C timeouts
– FRU: FRU_FAULTY messages for a core switch blade
– Conguration loader messages or "Sys PCI cong" messages
– Generic system driver messages ("FABSYS")
– Platform system driver messages ("Platform")
– EM messages that indicate a problem with a core switch blade
– Function fail messages for the core switch master
For more information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message Reference.
Removing a core switch blade (CR16-x)
Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when removing a blade. Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if
the device is plugged in) or a bench ground.
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.
NOTE
The CR16-8 blade is compatible only with the Brocade DCX 8510-8.
NOTE
The device continues to operate while a core switch blade is being replaced.
Core switch blade (CR16-x) removal and replacement
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Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Brocade Communications Systems
Model	DCX 8510-8
Category	Switch
Language	English