Lenovo BladeCenter Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module Installation Manual

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Removing or replacing a switch moduleNote: The following illustration shows how to remove and replace a switchmodule from a Type 8852 BladeCenter unit. The appearance of yourBladeCenter unit might be different; see the documentation for yourBladeCenter unit for additional information.To replace a switch module, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page v, and “Installation guidelines”on page 8.2. Disconnect any cables from the switch module that you are removing.Removing these cables (especially an Ethernet cable) disrupts the networkconnection from the external Ethernet port to any connected external Ethernetdevices. If you plan to replace the switch module with another switch module,you can use the existing Ethernet cable, provided that it remains securelyattached to the Ethernet network. For additional information about cabling theswitch module, see Chapter 4, “Cabling the switch module and the SFP+module,” on page 19, the documentation that comes with the cables, and theoptional network devices to which the cables have been connected. For thelocations of the connectors on the BladeCenter unit, see the documentation thatcomes with the BladeCenter unit. Then, continue with step 3.3. Pull the release latches out from the switch module. The switch module movesout of the bay approximately 0.6 cm (0.25 inch).4. Slide the switch module out of the bay and set it aside.5. Place either another switch module or a filler module in the bay.Important: Complete this step within 1 minute. (For more information, seesteps 9 and 10 on page 11.)6. If you placed a filler module in the bay, continue with Chapter 3, “Installingand removing a 10 Gb SFP+ module,” on page 15.7. If you placed a switch module in the bay, reconnect the other cables that youdisconnected. Attach any additional cables that are required by the switchmodule. For additional information about cabling the switch module, seeChapter 4, “Cabling the switch module and the SFP+ module,” on page 19, thedocumentation that comes with the cables, and the optional network devices towhich the cables have been connected. For the locations of the connectors on12 BladeCenter Virtual Fabric 10Gb Switch Module: Installation Guide