12 Removing and Replacing
Expansion Modules
Removing or Replacing a V400 Virtual Port Extender
Removing or Replacing a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter
Replacing a Versatile Interface Module, Solid-state Drive, or Clock Module in an X460-
G2 Series or X465 Series Switch
This chapter describes how to replace the following equipment:
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Removing or Replacing a V400 Virtual Port Extender on page 308
•
Removing or Replacing a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter on page 308
•
Replacing a Versatile Interface Module, Solid-state Drive, or Clock Module in an X460-G2 Series or
X465 Series Switch on page 309
Removing or Replacing a V400 Virtual Port Extender
For instructions for installing a V400 Virtual Port Extender, refer to Installing a V400 Virtual Port
Extender on page 255.
To replace a V400 Virtual Port Extender or remove it from service, follow these steps:
1 Disconnect the port extender from its power source and, if applicable, from its redundant power
supply.
2 Support the port extender while you remove the rack-mounting screws that hold the front mounting
brackets in place against the rack posts.
3 Carefully slide the port extender out of the rack.
4 Place the port extender on a secure, flat surface.
Optionally, remove the mounting brackets from the sides.
5 Install a new port extender using the instructions in Installing a V400 Virtual Port Extender on page
255.
Removing or Replacing a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter
Refer to Installing a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter on page 256 for installation options for the
Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter.
To replace a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter or remove it from service, follow these steps:
1 Disconnect the half-duplex ports (HD1 - HD4) from your half-duplex devices.
2 Disconnect the full-duplex ports (FD1 - FD4) from the switch.
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