Installing, Removing, and Verifying Field Replaceable Units
Figure 50: Securing the Fabric Module to the Slot
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g. Verify that the module is secured to the chassis and that you cannot remove it without pressing the eject buttons.
Step 5
Reinstall the fan module over the installed fabric module. For more information on how to install a fan module, see
Installing and Removing Fan
Step 6
Verify that the Fan Status LED is green. If the LED is not green, one or more fans are faulty. If this occurs, contact your
customer service representative for a replacement part.
Step 7
Wait till the first replaced module is up, follow the same procedure for all the remaining fabric modules. Perform this
task sequentially for all the modules (1,2, 3, 4, 5 and 6). Perform
fabric modules will come up.
Removing a Crossbar Fabric Switching Module
To remove a crossbar module from the Cisco MDS 9700 Series switch without compromising the integrity
and availability of SANs, follow these steps:
Step 1
Shut down the crossbar fabric module by using the out-of-service xbar slot command (where slot refers to the external
crossbar fabric module slot number).
Rotate the handles to the front of the module until they click.
Modules.
Cisco MDS 9700 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
Removing a Crossbar Fabric Switching Module
Step 1
to
Step 6
for the other modules. The new inserted
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