Technical data

Field Replaceable Unit Removal and Replacement

Ethernet Switch Blade

Chapter 1

Figure 1-5Ethernet Switch Blade Front Panel (Lower Half), Showing Blue Hot Swap

LED

Step 3. With the blue hot-swap LED illuminated continuously, simultaneously pull both extraction

handles to the full-out extract position. This will disengage the Ethernet Switch Blade backplane

connectors from the 14-Slot Shelf chassis.

Step 4. Carefully pull the Ethernet Switch Blade out of its mounting slot.

CAUTION Possible equipment damage due to excessive heat. If the Ethernet Switch Blade will

not be immediately replaced, install a blade cage front filler panel in its place in

order to maintain cooling air plenum integrity of the Shelf.

Step 5. Place the removed blade in an anti-static bag.

Replacing an Ethernet Switch Blade

CAUTION Electrostatic Discharge Hazard. Observe all ESD safety precautions while completing this

procedure. Failure to follow ESD safety precautions could result in damage to the 14-Slot Shelf

and equipment.

To replace an Ethernet Switch Blade, complete the following steps:

Step 1. Ensure that the slot that the Ethernet Switch Blade is to be installed in is empty. If a blade cage

front filler panel has been installed for that slot, loosen the two filler panel retaining screws and

remove the filler panel.