Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware ...

Maintenance and Field ReplacementChapter8This chapter describes how to perform any required maintenance on your device. It also describeshow to install the following field-replaceable hardware:• Management modules• Compact flash cards in management modules• Interface modules• Switch fabric modules• Fiber optic transceivers• Fans• Power supplies• Fan deflectors• Air filtersHardware maintenance scheduleDANGERThe procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.Brocade routers require minimal maintenance for hardware components. It is recommended thatyou perform the following regular maintenance tasks:• Clean the fiber-optic connectors on a fiber-optic transceiver port and the connected fiber cableeach time you disconnect the cable.• Replace the air filters quarterly.You can also replace the following hardware components, as needed:• All modules (management, interface, and switch fabric).• Fiber-optic transceivers.• AC or DC power supplies.• Fan assemblies.NOTEThe management, interface, and switch fabric modules are dedicated, which means that you mustinstall them in Brocade routers only. If you install these modules in another Brocade device or youinstall a module intended for another Brocade device in a Brocade router, the device and moduleswill not function properly.Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Hardware Installation Guide 34953-1002373-02