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2. Verify which slot to install the blade. Slots are numbered from one through
eight, from bottom to top, when facing the port side of the SAN384Bs. Port
blades can be installed in any of the slots 1, 2, 7, or 8.
3. We recommend having the latest firmware version on the CP blade. The
firmware version should match on both the active and the backup CP blades. If
the firmware is not at the latest level, obtain new code from the code download
website, and install it prior to installing the port blade. See “Fabric OS
firmware updates” on page 43 for instructions.
Note: Firmware downloads require that Ethernet connections be made to both
CP blades. Procedures for downloading and installing firmware are
described in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
4. Remove the filler panel or port blade. Refer to “Removing and installing port
and application blades” on page 64 and “Removing and installing blade filler
panels” on page 67.
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.
FC7870 - Installing an inter-chassis cable kit
This feature can be installed while the SAN384B is operational.
Time required
Less than 10 minutes, not including installation of the ICL license or any needed
configuration.
Items required
v Inter-chassis link kit (includes two ICL cables)
v FC 7883 (ICL license) is required for each chassis that you are connecting.
Instructions for installation are included with that license feature.
Procedures
Attention: If ICL cables are not in use, the ports must have EMI plugs installed to
meet EMI and other regulatory certifications.
Follow the links in the steps below to complete this installation.
1. Verify that the inter-chassis link kit is the correct part: 21R9976. The cable PN is
21R9959.
116 SAN384B Installation, Service, and User Guide