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S4100–ON Series S4128F-ON, S4148F-ON, and S4148FE Installation Guide November 2017

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Switch replacement

The following steps describe removing and replacing a switch. For further assistance when replacing a switch, contact your Dell EMC support representative.
  • NOTE: ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the switch and accessories. After you remove the original packaging, place the switch and components on an anti-static surface.
  1. Back up the switch configuration to your back-up computer or laptop TFTP server. copy running-config tftp://hostip/filepath

    To establish a console connection to the switch CLI, assign an IP address on the switch network.

  2. Disconnect the power source.
  3. Label and remove all cables.
  4. Remove the switch from the rack. At the same time, press in the two side-release bars on the switch and slide the switch forward.

    If you are using the fan trays or PSUs in the replacement switch, remove them from the switch.

  5. Unpack the new switch. For more information, see Unpack.
  6. Confirm that the software version of the replacement switch is the same as the previously installed switch. show os-version If the software versions do not match, upgrade the replacement switch software using the procedure included with the firmware download.
  7. Copy the backed-up switch configuration to the new switch. copy tftp://hostip/filepath running-config
  8. Install the new switch in your rack or cabinet. For detailed installation instructions, see S4100F-ON Series installation.

    If you are using the fan trays or PSUs from the removed switch, reinsert them in the replacement switch.

  9. Connect all the cables.
  10. Power on the switch. For more information, see Switch power up.

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