CHAPTER 6
Replacing or Installing Modules, Fan Trays, and
Power Supplies
• Preventing Electrostatic Damage, on page 75
• Installing or Replacing a Supervisor Module, on page 75
• Installing or Replacing a System Controller Module, on page 79
• Installing or Replacing a Line Card, on page 81
• Installing and Removing a Blank Line Card, on page 84
• Replacing a Fan Tray, on page 86
• Replacing a Fabric Module, on page 89
• Installing or Replacing Power Supplies, on page 96
• Migrating the Switch from Using 40-Gigabit Line Cards to Using 100-Gigabit -EX/-FX Line Cards, on
page 108
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
To prevent electrostatic damage (ESD) to electronic components, you must be sure that you are grounded
while handling electronic components. Components include, but are not limited to all switch modules.
Before you begin
The switch must be connected to the facility earth ground.
Step 1 Attach an ESD wristband to your arm and be sure that it touches your skin.
Step 2 Attach the alligator clip on the other end of the strap to the grounding cable for the switch.
Step 3 Verify that the grounding cable is attached to the facility earth ground.
Installing or Replacing a Supervisor Module
The switch can operate with one or two supervisor modules that are installed in the chassis.
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