Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-4 Manual De Usuario

Port, application, and encryption blade removal and replacement

5

Removing a blade

For this procedure, refer to 

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Complete the following steps to remove a blade.

ATTENTION
If multiple blades are being replaced, replace one blade at a time.

ATTENTION
Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions while removing any blade.

NOTE
The FC8-64 port blade, the FS8-18 encryption blade and the FX8-24 application blade are 
compatible only with the Brocade DCX, DCX-4S, DCX 8510-8, and DCX 8510-4.The FC8-32E, 
FC8-48E, FC16-32 and FC16-48 port blades are compatible only with the DCX 8510-8 and DCX 
8510-4. 

1. Remove the chassis door.

2. Check the power LED, status LED, and port status LED to identify any possible problems. A 

failed port or application blade can be identified by inspecting the LEDs on the front panel of 
each blade.

3. Establish a Telnet or console session.

Before replacing a blade, establish a Telnet or console connection to determine a failure and 
verify operation after replacement. Use the switchShow command to view the status of blades.

4. Check for adequate cable slack. Ensure there is plenty of cable slack to remove a blade 

without cable obstruction.

5. Ensure that the part number on the unit being replaced matches the replacement part 

number. The chassisShow command displays information about the blades, including part 
numbers (xx-xxxxxxx-xx), serial numbers, and additional status.

6. Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade (port status LED should be off) prior to 

disconnecting cables.

NOTE

Before removing any cables from a blade, note the cable order (identify each cable by its 
physical port). It is a good practice to keep a table of cable to port mapping.

7. Ensure that traffic is not flowing through the blade.

8. Disconnect all cables and transceivers from the blade. For mSFP transceivers(FC8-64 only), it 

is recommended that you use the pull tab to remove the transceiver from the blade.

9. Perform the appropriate following action based on the type of blade:

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For FC8-64, FC8-32E, FC8-48E, FC16-32, FC16-48 port blades, FX8-24 application blade, 
and FS8-18 encryption blade: Unscrew the two thumb screws from the ejectors on the 
blade using the Phillips screwdriver. Unscrew the left thumb screw until it pops out. This 
initiates a hot-swap request.

10. Wait for the power LED to turn off in response to the hot-swap request before removing the 

blade.