SwitchBlade Bandwidth Expander Quick Install Guide
SwitchBlade Bandwidth Expander Quick Install Guide Document Number C613-04041-01 REV A. Copyright © 2002 Allied Telesyn International, Corp. 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn. Allied Telesyn International, Corp. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice.
Quick Install Guide 3 Documentation Roadmap SwitchBlade Safety and Statutory Information Booklet Hardware Reference Software Reference General Customer Support Chassis & Fan Tray Quick Install Guide Visit www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz for the latest documentation, FAQs, and support information.
SwitchBlade Bandwidth Expander Installing A Bandwidth Expander Bandwidth expanders can be hot swapped. There is no need to power down the switch when installing or removing a bandwidth expander. Follow these steps to install a bandwidth expander: 1. Read the safety information The SwitchBlade Safety and Statutory Information booklet includes all relevant safety information. A copy of the safety booklet is supplied with each bandwidth expander.
Quick Install Guide 5 To remove an existing switch controller or bandwidth expander: Loosen the controller’s or expander’s two Phillips screws until they disengage from the chassis. Move the controller or expander ejector levers to the unlocked position (see Figure 1 on page -5). Slide the controller or expander out of the chassis, keeping the card in a straight alignment so that it doesn’t jam. Figure 1: Ejector levers. 5.
SwitchBlade Bandwidth Expander Figure 3: Ejector lever and locking slot. 6. Secure the bandwidth expander Move the ejector levers to the locked position and tighten the expander’s two Phillips screws (see Figure 1 on page -5). 7. Verify the installation Use the SHOW SYSTEM command to verify that the switch has recognised the bandwidth expander. If there is no bandwidth expander entry in the output, recognition has failed.
