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Attention: A filler panel should be removed only when being replaced with a
port blade or new filler panel. Any slot that is not occupied by a port blade
should be occupied by a filler panel to ensure correct cooling of the chassis and
protection from dust.
5. Install the port blade (“Installing a blade” on page 66). Remove the protective
strip from the blade contacts (if any) before installing the blade.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for additional blades, if any.
7. Install the transceivers (“Removing and installing transceivers” on page 81),
and confirm the proper operation of the blade.
8. Install, group, and route the cables as desired. See “Managing cables” on page
42 for additional cabling instructions.
Attention: Do not route cables in front of the exhaust vent, which is located at
the top on the port side of the chassis.
9. Verify the installation. For information about how to check the status of
hardware components using the CLI, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide,
which is located on the product documentation CD.
FC3890 - Installing an FX8-24 extension blade
This feature can be installed while the SAN384B is operational.
Attention: Follow these precautions for all procedures in this section to avoid
damaging the port blades or chassis:
v Wear a grounded ESD strap when handling a port blade (see “ESD precautions”
on page xviii).
v Carefully remove the protective strip (if any) covering the blade connectors
before installing any blades.
v Do not force the port blade installation. If the port blade does not slide in easily,
ensure that it is correctly aligned inside the rail guides before continuing.
Installing a port blade with incorrect alignment damages both the chassis and
the replacement part.
v Hold the port blade by the edges of the metal pan. Do not use the ejectors to
hold a port blade.
v Disassembling any part of a port blade voids the part warranty and regulatory
certifications. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the port blade.
Time required
Less than 20 minutes.
Items required
v ESD (electrostatic discharge) grounding strap
v Workstation computer
v Port blade
v Phillips screwdriver
v Transceivers (as needed)
v Optical cables (as needed)
Procedures
Follow the links in the steps below to complete this installation.
1. Verify that the blade is the correct part.
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