Cisco Nexus 9508 - Page 122

If slots FM1, FM3, or FM5 are left empty, fill them with blank modules (N9K-C95xx-FM-CV). Slots FM2,
FM4, or FM6 must be filled with fabric modules in order to power the fan trays outside those fabric slots.
Caution
Step 4
Enter the write erase command at the command line and press y when asked whether to proceed.
switch$ write erase
Warning: This command will erase the startup-configuration.
Do you wish to proceed anyway? (y/n) [n]
y
Step 5
Reload the switch by using the reload command and enter y when asked to confirm the reboot.
Switch$ reload
WARNING! there is unsaved configuration!!!
This command will reboot the system. (y/n)? [n]
y
Step 6
During the bootup, configure the switch by using the setup option. For configuration information, see the Cisco Nexus
9000 Series NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide.
Step 7
Copy the old configuration from the boot flash to the new configuration by using the copy command.
switch$ copy bootflash:backup-config running-config
Cisco Nexus 9508 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Replacing or Installing Modules, Fan Trays, and Power Supplies
Migrating the Switch from Using 40-Gigabit Line Cards to Using 100-Gigabit -EX Line Cards