Removing And Replacing The Optical Bypass Module; Removing The Optical Bypass Module; Installing The Optical Bypass Module; Replacing The Optical Bypass Module Without Disrupting Traffic On The Link - Cisco SCE 8000 Installation And Configuration Manual

Chapter 9 Removal and Replacement Procedures

Removing and Replacing the Optical Bypass Module

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Removing the Optical Bypass Module

Disconnect all cables.
Step 1
Loosen the two captive screws on the module.
Step 2
Pull the module out of the slot. Place your other hand under the module to support the weight of the
Step 3
module. Do not touch the module circuitry.
Place the module on antistatic foam, or immediately reinstall it in another slot.
Step 4
If the slot is to remain empty, install a module filler plate to keep dust out of the chassis and to maintain
Step 5
proper airflow through the chassis.

Installing the Optical Bypass Module

Step 1 Remove the module filler plate by loosening the two screws.
Step 2 Insert the module into the opening in the panel. There are no guide rails. Do not touch the module
circuitry.
Tighten the two captive screws on the module.
Step 3
Step 4 Connect the cables as described in the
Optical Bypass Module" section on page

Replacing the Optical Bypass Module Without Disrupting Traffic on the Link

You can replace a malfunctioning Cisco SCE 8000 platform without disrupting traffic on the link by
removing the optical bypass modules while still connected to the network and installing them into the
new Cisco SCE 8000.
Step 1 Install the new Cisco SCE 8000 platform in the rack. Power up the platform and perform necessary initial
configuration.
Step 2 Disconnect the cables connecting the optical bypass module to the old Cisco SCE 8000 platform. Do not
disconnect the cables connecting the optical bypass to the subscriber side or network side network
elements.
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