• Topic ID: id_17423185
  • Version: 4.0
  • Date: Dec 3, 2019 1:49:03 AM

Open Console Network Switch Replacement

Prerequisites

Overview

This procedure shall be followed when replacing the Open Console Network Switch.

1 Network Switch Removal Preparation

Procedure

  1. Shutdown system. Select one of the following methods to Power OFF the Console:

    • If Applications are up, click on the [Shut Down] button on desktop display and select Shutdown.

    • If Applications are down, open a Terminal Window. Type: halt , then press ENTER.

    • When halt command has finished, power Off the console at the front panel switch.

  2. Apply LOTO. See Equipment Service - Lockout-Tagout-PPE procedure.

2 Network Switch Removal

Procedure

  1. Open the Console side cover to gain access to the Ethernet switch. Refer to Cover Removal and Installation instructions from the procedure list.
  2. Locate the Network Switch inside the Open Console chassis.

    Figure 1. Network Switch Location

  3. Disconnect all cables attached to the Network switch. Make certain that all cables are properly labeled.

    Figure 2. Network Switch Connections

  4. Remove the Video Splitter Mounting bracket, that covers the Network Switch. Remove the four (4) Hexagon Flanged Nuts (M5), remove the bracket and set aside.

    Figure 3. Video Splitter Mounting Bracket Removal

    note: If equipped with Optional Video Splitter, this component will need to be removed from it’s mounting bracket first.
  5. Cut and remove the two cable ties holding the Network Switch to the chassis. Remove switch and set aside.

    Figure 4. Network Switch Removal

3 Network Switch Installation

Procedure

  1. Insert the replacement Network Switch onto the network switch mounting bracket and install two cable ties to hold it in place.

    Figure 5. Network Switch Install

  2. Install the Video Splitter Mounting bracket over the Network Switch and reinstall and tighten the four (4) Hexagon Flanged Nuts (M5).

    Figure 6. Video Splitter Mounting Bracket Install

  3. Reconnect all the Network Switch cables removed earlier. See Illustration 3 above.

    Figure 7. Network Switch Cable Connections Location

    note: If so equipped, reinstall the Video Splitter (optional)
  4. Remove LOTO on Open Console chassis. For procedures, see Equipment Service - Lockout-Tagout-PPE.

4 Functional Checks, Alignments and Setups

Procedure

  1. Turn on Circuit Breakers/Switches on the console. Watch for Link LEDS to light on the Network switch. Link LEDs will become active (light) once power has been restored and Ethernet connectivity is established.
  2. Install Open Console side cover. Refer to Replacement > Cover Removal and Installation instructions from the procedure list.

5 Finalization

Perform the Functional Checks > System Scanning Test instructions from the procedure list.