Replace Virtual Port Extenders
5520 Series switches support the following virtual port extenders:
- V300 Virtual Port Extender
- V300-8P-2T-W (PoE)
- V300-8P-2X (non-PoE)
- V300-8T-2X (non-PoE)
- V300HT-8P-2X (non-PoE)
- V300HT-8T-2X (non-PoE)
- V400 Virtual Port Extender
- Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter (HDX/FDX Converter)
Remove a Virtual Port Extender
Use the following instructions to remove a virtual port extender.
- Disconnect the port extender from its power source and, if applicable, from its redundant power supply.
- Support the port extender while you remove the rack-mounting screws that hold the front mounting brackets in place against the rack posts.
- Carefully slide the port extender out of the rack.
- Place the port extender on a secure, flat surface. Optionally, remove the mounting brackets from the sides.
- Optionally, install a new virtual port extender.
Remove a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex Converter
Use the following instructions to remove a Half-Duplex to Full-Duplex converter
- Disconnect the half-duplex ports (HD1 - HD4) from your half-duplex devices.
- Disconnect the full-duplex ports (FD1 - FD4) from the switch.
- Disconnect the converter from its power adapter.
- Disconnect the power adapter from its AC power source.
- Disconnect the DC power cable from the power adapter and from the DC input socket on the side of the converter.
- Remove the grounding wire from the converter.
- If the converter is attached to a 3-slot modular shelf, loosen the cable ties and remove it from the shelf.
- Optionally, install a new converter.
