Replacing a failed network interface module

Identifying the network interface module

The front panel of the appliance contains the network interface modules, as highlighted in yellow in the following figure:

Figure 1. Location of the network interface modules on the front of the appliance

Steps

  1. Turn off the appliance using the local management interface (LMI) or the command-line interface (CLI).
  2. Unplug all of the power cords that are attached to the appliance.
  3. Grasp the blue latch on the front of the appliance and pull it toward you.
  4. Pull the lever on the failed module toward you, and then pull module from the chassis, as shown in the following figure:
    Figure 2. Removing a network interface module from the front of the appliance

  5. Set aside the failed module. Attention: As you unpack the replacement module, make sure that we do not touch the gold connectors on the back of the module, and do not let the gold connectors come in contact with the packing material. In addition, do not let these gold connectors touch the appliance while we are inserting the replacement module into the chassis. The gold connectors are extremely fragile and can be damaged if they touch anything.
  6. Unpack the replacement module.
  7. Carefully align the replacement module with the chassis, and then push the module into the chassis until the module is in place.
  8. Push the blue latch on the front of appliance into place.
  9. Plug in all of the power cords that are attached to the appliance.
  10. Turn on the appliance by pressing the power button on the front.
  11. Verify the LCD panel on the front of the appliance is illuminated.


What to do next

Check Whether the new module is working correctly by logging in to the appliance LMI and verifying the new module was recognized by the appliance.

Parent topic: Network Interface Module Replacement Instructions