Rebooting The Switch Module; Removing And Replacing The Switch Module - Fujitsu Brocade 6545 Gen5 Hardware Reference Manual

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Rebooting the Switch Module

Rebooting the Switch Module
The Brocade 6545 16 Gbps FC Switch Module has a Reset button, as shown in
button is a small, recessed micro-switch that is accessed by inserting a pin (or an object of similar
size) into the small hole.
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Depress the Reset button for up to five seconds to reboot the Brocade 6545 16 Gbps FC Switch.

Removing and replacing the Switch Module

Complete the following steps to remove and replace a failed Brocade 6545 16 Gbps FC Switch
Module.
NOTE
Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you have a replacement Brocade 6545 16 Gbps FC
Switch Module or filler blade available because you do not want to leave the slot on the Fujitsu
PRIMERGY BX900 S2 OR BX400 Blade Server open for an extended period of time. The slot must
be filled with either a replacement Brocade 6545 16 Gbps FC Switch Module or a filler blade to
maintain proper airflow.
1. Back up the Brocade 6545 16 Gbps FC Switch Module configuration to an FTP server by using
2. Stop all activity requiring the ports used by the Switch Module.
3. Disconnect all cables from the SFP+ optical transceivers. For more information, refer to
4. Remove the SFP+ optical transceivers from the Switch Module external ports.
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Reset button
Brocade 6545 16 Gbps FC Switch Module front panel Reset button
the configUpload command and then following the prompts.
This command uploads the Switch Module configuration to the server, making it available for
downloading to a replacement Switch Module if necessary. It is recommended that you back
up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for
downloading to a replacement Switch Module.
For details about port management, refer to the Operating Manual that comes with your
Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX900 S2 or BX400 Blade Server. Verify there is no activity by viewing the
Switch Module LEDs. For details about LED activity on the Switch Module, refer to
LED activity" on page 38.
"Removing and replacing an SFP+ optical transceiver".
Brocade 6545 Gen5 16-Gbps FC Switch Module Hardware Reference Manual
Figure 8. The Reset
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