Replacing A Fabric Module During System Operations; Required Tools; Replacing A Fabric Module - Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Hardware Installation And Reference Manual

Chapter 8 Removal and Installation Procedures
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Step 11 On the replacement I/O module, rotate both ejector levers fully away from the front of the module.
If you are inserting the module into a Cisco Nexus 7010 chassis, rotate the module 90 degrees clockwise.
Step 12
Align the module to the chassis guides for the vacated slot, and slide the module part way into the slot.
Step 13
With one or both hands on the front of the module, push the module all the way into the slot until it seats
Step 14
on the midplane connector.
Simultaneously push both ejector levers inward until they come in contact with the face of the module.
Step 15
Verify that the ejector levers are fully closed before tightening the captive screws. Failure to fully seat
Note
the module in the backplane connector can result in error messages.
Tighten the two captive screws on the I/O module to 69 N m (8 in-lbs).
Step 16
Reconnect the I/O cables to the ports or the transceivers on the fiber-optic cables to the ports on the
Step 17
module.

Replacing a Fabric Module During System Operations

The Cisco Nexus 7000 Series devices have three to five fabric modules located on the backside of the
chassis. You can replace one of these fabric modules at a time while the device is operating.
For instructions on replacing these fabric modules, see the following sections:
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Required Tools

You need a flat-blade or number 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen or tighten the captive screws on
the fan tray.

Replacing a Fabric Module

You should replace a fabric module with another fabric module within a couple minutes to maintain the
designed system airflow. If you cannot replace the fabric module, you must fill the slot with a blank
module.
Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution
Warning
when servicing. Statement 1034
OL-18634-01
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