Selecting the switch clock source .........................3-6
Determining the correct switch clock source .....................3-6
Removing and restoring switch resources .......................3-7
Removing a switch assembly from the active configuration ................3-7
Restoring a switch assembly to the active configuration .................3-8
Viewing switch partitions ............................3-8
Service position procedures ............................3-9
Placing a switch assembly into service position ....................3-9
Replacing a switch assembly from service position ...................3-9
Resetting the clock and bootlist after servicing a node...................3-9
Installing firmware updates on SP nodes .......................3-10
Installing adapter microcode packages ........................3-10
Running diagnostics on a switch port ........................3-12
Chapter 4. FRU removals and replacements .....................4-1
Handling static-sensitive devices ..........................4-1
Procedures for switch assemblies ..........................4-2
Removing the switch assembly ..........................4-2
Replacing the switch assembly ..........................4-2
Removing the switch fans ............................4-3
Replacing the switch fans ............................4-3
Removing the switch front chassis cable.......................4-3
Replacing the switch front chassis cable.......................4-4
Removing the switch supervisor card ........................4-4
Replacing the switch supervisor card ........................4-5
Removing the switch inner chassis cable ......................4-5
Replacing the switch inner chassis cable ......................4-6
Removing the switch power cards .........................4-6
Replacing the switch power cards .........................4-7
Chapter 5. Parts catalog .............................5-1
SPS, SPS-8 Switch assembly (feature) (view 1) .....................5-2
SPS, SPS-8 Switch assembly (feature) (view 2) .....................5-4
SPS, SPS-8 Switch assembly (feature) (view 3) .....................5-6
Switch cables (feature) ..............................5-8
Multi-switch frame (F/C 2030/1) ..........................5-10
Notices ...................................A-1
Trademarks ..................................A-1
Electronic emissions notices ............................A-2
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .................A-2
European Union (EU) statement..........................A-2
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirements ................A-2
Industry Canada compliance statement .......................A-2
For installations in Japan: ............................A-3
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) statement - Taiwan .................A-3
Radio protection for Germany ..........................A-3
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