42 BigIron RX Installation Guide53-1001811-01Installing a BigIron RX-8 switch2Although the slot blanks are different in size, the procedure for removing them from the BigIronRX-8 chassis is the same. Therefore, this section provides one procedure that applies to all slotblanks.You will need a flat-head screwdriver to perform this task.Follow the steps given below to remove a slot blank.1. Loosen the screws on either end of the slot blank by hand or with a flat-head screwdriver.2. Pull the slot blank out of the chassis, and store it in a safe place for future use.Installing BigIron RX-8 modulesThis section provides one procedure that applies to all modules. The sequence for installing morethan one module is important to ensure proper fit. For the BigIron RX-8 chassis, starting from thelowest row and moving upwards, install the modules right-to-left.In the BigIron RX-8, install the modules right-to-left.NOTEThe BigIron RX Series modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the BigIronRX Series chassis only. For example, if you attempt to install the BigIron RX Series managementmodule in another Brocade chassis or a management module intended for another Brocade chassisin the BigIron RX Series chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.Table 11 provides the chassis slot numbers into which you must install the modules. Markings forthe chassis slots appear at the base of the slots.The BigIron RX-8 chassis ships with the required switch fabric modules installed.CAUTIONIf you do not install a module in a slot, you must leave the slot blank installed in the slot. If yourun the BigIron RX-8 chassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the Using a RedundantManagement Module chapter in the BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide for information abouthow the redundant module works, optional software configurations that you can perform, and howto manage the redundancy feature.TABLE 11 BigIron RX-8 module installationBigIron RX-8 module Chassis slot numberManagement modules Active module – M1 (left).Redundant module – M2 (right).Interface modules 1 – 8Switch fabric modules SF1 – SF3
