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BlackDiamond 8800 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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7 Installing Modules and Establishing Initial
Management Access
The chapter describes how to install the MSMs and I/O modules in the BlackDiamond 8800 series
switches and how to set up initial management access for the switch. All module types are hot-
swappable.
The chapter includes the following sections:
● Module Slot Assignments on page 101
● Distinguishing an MSM from an I/O Module on page 102
● Installing a BlackDiamond 8800 Series Module on page 102
● Making Network Interface Cable Connections on page 106
● Installing a Backup MSM on page 108
● Verifying the Module Installation on page 108
● Removing a BlackDiamond 8800 Series Module on page 109
● Blank Front Panels on page 110
● Installing or Removing an External Compact Flash Memory Card on page 113
● Initial Management Access on page 114
NOTE
Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install or remove an 8800 series MSM or I/O
module.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to mix modules across Extreme Networks product lines. BlackDiamond 8800 series modules are for
use only in a BlackDiamond 8810 or 8806 switch. When a BlackDiamond switch is in use, ExtremeXOS software
will not recognize a module from a different product line.
Module Slot Assignments
The specific slot locations for I/O modules and MSMs in the chassis are as follows:
● BlackDiamond 8810 switch:
■ Slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 must have I/O modules.
■ Slot 5/A must have an MSM.
■ Slot 6/B can have an MSM or I/O module.
● BlackDiamond 8806 switch:
■ Slots 1, 2, 5, and 6 must have I/O modules.
■ Slot 3/A must have an MSM.
■ Slot 4/B can have an MSM or I/O module.