Installation guide

114 Brocade FastIron SX Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide

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Replacing an interface module

Installing a new interface module

You can install an interface module in the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 chassis while the chassis is

powered on and running.

NOTE

Interface modules are interchangeable among all FastIron X Series devices. However, if you install

them in a Brocade device other than a FastIron X Series device, the device and interface modules

will not function properly.

DANGER

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megohm resistor.

• A #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver.

To install a new interface module in the chassis, perform the following tasks.

1. Follow the preparation procedure in the section “Before removing an interface module” on

page 112.

2. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector

located in the lower right corner of the chassis front.

3. Remove the module from its packaging.

4. Insert the module into the chassis slot as shown in Figure 51, and slide the card along the card

guide until the ejectors on either side of the module move close to the module front panel.

5. Push the ejectors in toward the center of the module. This action will fully seat the module in

the backplane.

6. Use a #2 Phillips-head or flathead screwdriver to tighten the two screws at either end of the

module front panel.

NOTE

You do not need to enable an interface module after inserting it in the chassis. The FastIron X

Series chassis device automatically enables the module when you insert it into a live chassis

or when you power on the chassis.