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Maintaining the FastIron LS Hardware
September 2007 © 2007 Foundry Networks, Inc. 5 - 5
Installing an Optional Module into the Switch
Figure 5.1 Installing the Device in a rack mount
NOTE: The slide-in modules are not hot-swappable, you must power off the switch before installing or removing
a module.
To install an optional module into the switch, do the following:
1. Remove the blank metal plate (or a previously installed module) from the appropriate slot by removing the two
screws with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Before opening the package that contains the module, touch the bag to the switch casing to discharge any
potential static electricity. Also, it is recommended to use an ESD wrist strap during installation.
3. Remove the module from the anti-static shielded bag.
4. Holding the module level, guide it into the carrier rails on each side and gently push it all the way into the slot,
ensuring that it firmly engages with the connector.
5. If you are sure the module is properly mated with the connector, tighten the retainer screws to secure the
module in the slot.
6. When the device is powered on, the Module LED on the switch’s front panel should turn green to confirm that
the module is correctly installed and ready to use.
Removing a 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module
1. Remove the 10-Gigabit module:
• Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen and remove the two screws on the 10-Gigabit module.
• Gently lift the module up and out of the device.
2. Place the 10-Gigabit module in an anti-static bag for storage.
3. Do one of the following:
• Insert the new 10-Gigabit module as instructed in the section “Installing an Optional Module into the
Switch” on page 5-5.
• If you are removing the module without replacing it, install the blank face place in the rear panel.
Replacing a Fiber Optic Module
You can remove an SFP or XFP from a port and replace it with a new one while the FastIron LS is powered on and
running.
This section provides information about the following tasks:
• Removing a fiber optic module
• Installing a new fiber optic module
• Cabling a fiber optic module