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5. To save the text file that contains information for submitting a Return Material Authorization (RMA),
click Save. Send this information to your Dell Networking software support representative for switch
replacement.
6. Once a replacement switch is available, click Replace Switch.
Step 2: Replacing a Switch
NOTE: To replace an IOA blade switch, refer to Replacing an IOA Blade Switch.
Before you replace a switch, gather the following useful information:
• System MAC address, Service Tag and serial number for the replacement switch
• (MXL only) IP address of the replacement MXL switch
• Location of the switch, including the rack and row number
• Remote Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) / File Transfer Protocol (FTP) address
• Last deployed Dell Networking operating system software image for the replacement switch uploaded
to the TFTP/FTP site so the switch can install the appropriate software image and configuration file
• Updated Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server configuration file.
NOTE:
– If you use a remote DHCP server, manually update the DHCP configuration file based on the
configuration AFM provides.
– If you use a local DHCP server, AFM updates the DHCP server automatically.
After you power cycle the switches, the switches communicate with the DHCP server to obtain
a management IP Address based on the system MAC Address. The DHCP server contains
information about the location of the TFTP/FTP site for the software image configuration file for
each switch type used during bare metal provisioning (BMP).
1. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Switch Name screen.
2. Click the Switch Replacement tab and click Replace Switch .
3. Review the introduction and the instructions on the Switch Cabling screen.
4. Confirm that the replacement switch is racked, cabled, and powered on.
5. Click Next.
The MAC Assignment screen displays.
6. (MXL only) Enter the new IP address of the replacement MXL switch in the New IP Address field.
7. In the MAC Assignment screen, enter the new serial number for the replacement switch in the New
Serial Number field.
8. Enter the new Service Tag for the replacement switch in the New Service Tag field.
9. Enter the new system MAC address for the replacement switch in the New MAC Address field.
10. Click Next.
The DHCP screen displays.
11. Save the replacement switch DHCP configuration file.
12. Review the Summary screen and click Finish.
13. Before deploying the switch:
a. If you use a remote DHCP server, integrate the new DHCP file with the system MAC address of
the replacement switch and then restart the DHCP service.
b. Rack the hardware according to the wiring plan.
14. Click Deploy Switch.
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