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Chapter 2 Hardware Maintenance : Replacing Blades in FEC CHS-FC1040-01-B or CHS-FC0140-01-A

Replacing Blades in FEC CHS-FC1040-01-B or CHS-FC0140-01-A
This section describes how to replace system blades in deployed P-7500 systems equipped with FEC CHS-FC1040-01-B or CHS-FC0140-01-A.
This section contains the following topics:
Safety Precautions
Before replacing a P-7500 NAB, review the following safety warning.
Tool and Equipment Requirements
The following tools and equipment are required to replace system blades in deployed P-7500 systems equipped with FEC CHS-FC1040-01-B or CHS-FC0140-01-C:
Step 1: Removing the FEC from the System Chassis
Perform these steps to remove the populated FEC CHS-FC1040-01-B or CHS-FC0140-01-A from the P-7500 system chassis:
1.
Enter the power-down Privileged EXEC command to turn off power to the system:
tibco# power-down
2.
Loosen by hand the two captive thumbscrews in the upper left and lower right corner of the FEC located within the Fabric Housing 1 or 2 opening at the rear of the system chassis (refer to Figure 17).
Figure 17 Loosening the FEC from the Chassis
3.
Gently pull outward on the FEC until its male power connector disengages with the female chassis connector at the rear and slide the FEC straight out from the Fabric Housing 1 or 2 opening.
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5.
Looking from the rear of the FEC, loosen the thumbscrew in the upper left hand corner, then pull back slightly on the top lid and flip it over to the right (refer to Figure 18).
Figure 18 Opening the FEC
You have completed this procedure.
Step 2: Removing System Blades from the FEC
Perform these steps to remove the system blades to be replaced from FEC CHS-FC1040-01-B or CHS-FC0140-01-A:
1.
To determine the correct location of the blade to be replaced, refer to Table 3 for the valid blade slot assignments supported for FEC CHS-FC1040-01-B or FEC CHS-FC0140-01-A, as applicable.
2.
Avoid touching the solder side of the blade, pin connectors, or any exposed components.
3.
You have completed this procedure.
Step 3: Installing Replacement Blades into the FEC and FEC Back into the System Chassis
Upon completing the removal of the blade to be replaced from FEC CHS-FC1040-01-B or CHS-FC0140-01-A:
1.
Install the replacement blade into the FEC, and in turn the populated FEC back into the P-7500 system, by following the system blade and FEC installation procedure in TIBCO Messaging Appliance P-7500 Hardware Installation (“Step 6: Install the System Blades and FEC (FEC CHS-FC1040-01-B or CHS-FC0140-01-A Only)” on page  42).
2.
Press the 1/0 button on the front panel of the P-7500 system, located on the right-hand side below the LEDs, to turn power back on to the system.
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5.
The CLI login prompt displays on your management console screen:
TIBCO Messaging Appliance P-7500. System Software Version 8.7.0.0003
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tibco>
You have completed this procedure.

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