Disconnecting the cables

Procedure

  1. Power off the chassis by disconnecting both power cords from the power supplies and the power sources. Set the cords aside for use with the new installation.
  2. After ensuring that the cables are properly labeled, and the port connection information is recorded (see Cable routing table), disconnect the cables and transceivers from the ports. Use the pull tab on the 16 Gbps SFP+ transceivers to remove the fiber cable and the attached SFP+ at the same time (see Installing an SFP+ transceiver).
  3. Group the cables together and position them safely away from the switch to avoid damage during the chassis replacement process.