FRU replacement

Attention: Read Safety notices and labels before removing or installing any components. Follow ESD precautions (see ESD precautions whenever handling FRUs.

The field replaceable units (FRUs) in the SAN 42B-R can be removed and replaced without special tools. The switch can continue operating during the FRU replacement if the conditions specified in the procedures are followed.

SFP+ transceiver FRU removal and replacement procedures are described in Installing SFP+ and QSFP transceivers and connecting cables, as part of the initial switch installation and configuration. Power supply and fan FRU removal and replacement steps are described in the following procedures. The chassis replacement procedure is to be completed by IBM® Service personnel only, and cannot be completed while the switch is operating.