53-1001800-01January 31, 201053-1001800-01*53-1001800-01*PowerConnect B-DCX-4SChassisReplacement ProcedureSupporting PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone

verifying need for replacement

disconnecting from the network and fabric

removing components from the chassis

installing the replacement chassis

verifying correct operation of system

verifying correct configuration of the fabric

cable routing table

powering on the powerconnect b-dx-4s

Dell PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Replacement Procedure

about this document

supported hardware and software

command syntax conventions

additional information

getting technical help

esd precautions

In this chapter

Hardware components

Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

High availability

Reliability

Software features

Network manageability

Time and items required

Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation

Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview

Powering on the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

connecting a serial cable between powerconnect b-dcx-4s and host

Logging in to the serial console port

Customizing a switch name

Customizing a chassis name

Setting the date

Synchronizing local time

Installing SFPs and attaching cables

Verifying correct operation and backing up the configuration

Monitoring overview

Determining the status of a control processor blade (CP8)

Determining status of a core switch blade (CR4S-8)

Determining the status of a power supply

Determining the status of a blower assembly

Determining the status of a WWN card

Introduction

Removing a chassis door

Removing a cable management finger assembly

RRP: Port, application, and encryption blades

Replacing a blade

RRP: Blade filler panel

Replacing a filler panel

Verifying the necessity of replacement

Removing a control processor blade (CP8)

Replacing a control processor blade (CP8)

RRP: Core switch blade (CR4S-8)

Removing a core switch blade (CR4S-8)

Replacing a core switch blade (CR4S-8)

RRP: Power supply

Replacing a power supply

Removing a blower assembly

Replacing a blower assembly

Removing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card

Replacing the WWN bezel (logo plate) and WWN card

RRP: Inter-chassis link (ICL) cables

items required

RRP: PowerConnect B-DCX-4S chassis

Verifying need for replacement

Disconnecting from the network and fabric

Removing components from the chassis

Installing components into the new chassis

Downloading the configuration

Reconnecting the system to the network and fabric

Verifying correct configuration of the fabric

Cable routing table

In this appendix

System architecture

System size and weight

System blade and FRU weights

Facility requirements

Fibre Channel port specifications

Power cords

Power-cord notice

Regulatory compliance

BSMI statement (Taiwan)

Regulatory compliance standards

FA4-18 blade

FS8-18 blade

FCOE10-24 blade

Obtaining chassis and component status

Boot

Troubleshooting

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