Installation manual

6 Installing BlackDiamond X series
Series Modules
Initial System Installation and Module Installation Order
Required Tools
Installing Management Modules
Installing Fabric Modules
Installing I/O Modules
Applying Power and Accessing the Chassis for the First Time
The following sections describe how to install the modules and module blanks into the BlackDiamond X
series chassis.
Note
The BlackDiamond X series chassis should already be installed before you install any modules
into the chassis. See Installing a BlackDiamond X series Series Chassis on page 46 for chassis
installation procedures.
Warning
Do not apply power to the chassis until you have finished installing all modules and module
blanks.
Initial System Installation and Module Installation Order
After the chassis is installed, you can install the modules and module blanks. For an initial system
installation, the recommended order for installing modules and module blanks into the chassis is:
1 Install all management modules (MMs). See Installing Management Modules on page 60.
2 Install MM blanks in any unoccupied slot. See Installing a Management Module Blank on page 61.
3 Install all fabric modules (FMs). See Installing Fabric Modules on page 61.
4 Install I/O modules. See Installing I/O Modules on page 65.
5 Install I/O blanks in any unoccupied slot. See Installing I/O Module Blanks on page 67.
6 Apply power to the chassis. See Applying Power and Accessing the Chassis for the First Time on
page 70.
Required Tools
You need the following tools and equipment to install modules: ESD-preventive wrist strap
•
#2 Phillips screwdriver for the retaining screws on the fan tray and locking screws on management
and I/O modules
•
5/16-inch flat-tip screwdriver for the retaining screws on the fabric module
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