Replacing an XPUb Board

This section describes how to replace a faulty XPUb board. The XPUb board is hot-swappable. It takes
about six minutes to replace and load a board.

Prerequisites

The tools are ready. The tools are the ESD wrist strap, Phillips screwdriver, ESD box or bag, and
dustfree cotton cloth.
A new XPUb board is ready.
The LMT is started and communicates with the OMU properly.

Context

CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the boards, ASIC chips, or other electronic components, wear an ESD wrist
strap properly. Ensure that the ESD wrist strap is properly connected to the ESD connector on
the cabinet. If no ESD wrist strap or no proper grounding point is available, wear ESD gloves.
It is recommended that you need to use the same board type to replace the old board. To use a
board of the different version to replace the board (for example, use a board of version a to
replace a board of version b), contact Huawei for technical support.

CAUTION:
Replacing the standby main control XPUb board has no adverse impact on the system. Replacing
the main control XPUb board that works independently, however, disrupts services carried in the
subrack.
Replacing the standby non-main control XPUb board has no adverse impact on the system.
Replacing the non-main control XPUb board that works independently, however, disrupts
services carried on the board.

Procedure

1. Display the subrack that houses the XPUb board in the Device Panel on the LMT. Check the
configuration of the XPUb board.

If... Then...

The XPUb board to be replaced works in active/standby mode, Go to 2.

The XPUb board to be replaced does not work in active/standby mode, Go to 3.

NOTE:
If two BSC6900 boards work in backup mode, the boards must be installed in an even-
numbered slot and in the slot numbered with that value plus 1. For example, if the board that is
installed in slot 2 does not work in backup mode, the board that is installed in slot 3 does not
work in backup mode either.

2. Run the DSP BRD command to query the status of the XPUb board to be replaced.
 If... Then...

CPU status is Active normal, a. Run the SWP BRD command to switch the board
to standby status.
b. Go to 3.
CAUTION:
Run this command in low traffic hours, for instance, at midnight.

The parameter is of any other Go to 3.

values,

3. Remove the XPUb board to be replaced by referring to Removing a Board.

Removing a Board
This section describes how to remove a BSC6900 board.

Prerequisites

The tools are ready, including the ESD wrist strap, Phillips screwdriver, ESD box or bag, dustfree cotton
cloth, and fiber cleaner.

Context

All the boards in the BSC6900 cabinet, except the OMUa board, are hot-swappable. For other principles
of removing a board, see Precautions on Board Operation.

CAUTION:
The OMUa board can be hot-swappable only after the operating system is shut down.
To protect the components from electrostatic discharge, wear an ESD wrist strap properly. Ensure
that the ESD wrist strap is properly connected to the ESD connector on the cabinet. If no ESD
wrist strap or no proper grounding point is available, wear ESD gloves.

Procedure

Removing a board (configuring the new ejector levers)

1. Loosen the fastening screws on the board panel counterclockwise. Ensure that the
screws are fully detached from the subrack, as shown in parts A of Figure 1
 Figure 1 Removing a board (configuring the new ejector levers)

2. Press and hold the two locking buttons and turn the ejector levers on the board panels,
as shown in part B of Figure 1. The board is detached from the backplane, as shown in
part C of Figure 1.
3. Hold the two ejector levers and pull the board along the guide rails, as shown in part C of
Figure 1.

CAUTION:
Pull the board steadily without shaking the board to avoid damaging the pins on the
backplane or the board connector.

4. Pull the board out of the subrack by pulling the upper ejector lever on the front panel with
one hand and holding the bottom of the board by the other.
5. Put the removed board in an ESD case or bag.

CAUTION:
 While removing a board, do not touch the PCB or any other devices except for jumpers
and DIP switches.

Removing a board (configuring the old ejector levers)

1. Loosen the fastening screws on the board panel counterclockwise. Ensure that the
screws are fully detached from the subrack, as shown in parts A of Figure 2.
Figure 2 Removing a board (configuring the old ejector levers)

2. Press the self-locking spring on the two ejector levers on the board panel, and at the
same time, turn the two ejector levers outwards, as shown in part B of Figure 2. The
board is detached from the backplane, as shown in part C of Figure 2.
3. Hold the two ejector levers and pull the board along the guide rails, as shown in part C of
Figure 2.

CAUTION:
Pull the board steadily without shaking the board to avoid damaging the pins on the
backplane or the board connector.

4. Pull the board out of the subrack by pulling the upper ejector lever on the front panel with
one hand and holding the bottom of the board by the other.
5. Put the removed board in an ESD case or bag.

CAUTION:
 While removing a board, do not touch the PCB or any other devices except for jumpers
and DIP switches.

4. Install the new XPUb board into the subrack by referring to Inserting a Board.
The new board automatically loads program and configuration data, and the RUN LED blinks
every other 0.125s.

Inserting a Board
This section describes how to insert a BSC6900 board into the subrack.

Prerequisites

The tools are ready, including the ESD wrist strap, Phillips screwdriver, and ESD box or bag.
A new board is ready and the DIP switches are correctly set.

Context

CAUTION:
You are required to wear an ESD Wrist Strap and plug the ESD wrist strap into the ESD
connector of the cabinet before inserting a board.
While inserting a board, do not touch the PCB or any other devices except the jumpers and DIP
switches with your bare hands.

For other principles of installing a BSC6900 board, see Precautions on Board Operation.

Procedure

Inserting a Board (configuring the new ejector levers)

1. Take the new board out of the ESD box. Then, check the pins and the sockets of the
board.
If there is any missing or broken pin, any bent ping or socket, contact Huawei engineers
for replacement.
2. Press and hold the two locking buttons and turn the ejector levers on the board panels,
as shown in parts A of Figure 1. Turn the ejector lever into the position, as shown in part B
of Figure 1.
 Figure 1 Installing a BSC6900 board (configuring the new ejector levers)

3. Hold the panel with one hand and the lower edge of the board with the other hand, and
then push the board into the subrack along the guide rails until the ejector levers are half
closed.

CAUTION:
Push in the board slowly and steadily to avoid damage to the pins on the backplane and
the metal piece on the board.

4. Lower the ejector levers of the OMU board until they are in position, as shown in part C of
Figure 1.
5. Secure the screws on the OMU board, as shown in part D of Figure 1.

NOTE:
You need to push the screws inwards to secure the screws into the holes on the subrack.

Inserting a Board (configuring the old ejector levers)

1. Take the new board out of the ESD box. Then, check the pins and the sockets of the
board.
If there is any missing or broken pin, any bent ping or socket, contact Huawei engineers
for replacement.
2. Press the latch and turn the ejector lever outwards, as shown in parts A of Figure 2. Turn
the ejector lever into the position, as shown in part B of Figure 2.
Figure 2 Installing a BSC6900 board (configuring the old ejector levers)

3. Hold the panel with one hand and the lower edge of the board with the other hand, and
then push the board into the subrack along the guide rails until the ejector levers are half
closed.

CAUTION:
Push in the board slowly and steadily to avoid damage to the pins on the backplane and
the metal piece on the board.

4. Lower the ejector levers of the OMU board until they are in position, as shown in part C of
Figure 2.
5. Secure the screws on the OMU board, as shown in part D of or Figure 2.

NOTE:
You need to push the screws inwards to secure the screws into the holes on the subrack.
 5. If the RUN LED blinks every other second, run the DSP BRD command to query the status of
the new board.

If... Then...

The XPUb board to be replaced does not work in active/standby mode, CPU status is Go to
Active normal, 7.

The XPUb board to be replaced works in active/standby mode, CPU status is Standby Go to
normal, 7.

The parameter is of any other values, Go to

6.

6. Check whether a board failure alarm is reported on the LMT.

If... Then...

Alarms caused by a faulty board are a. Locate and rectify the fault according to the
reported, alarm help information.
b. Go to 5.

No alarms caused by the faulty board Go to 7.

are reported,

7. Run the CMP BRDVER command to check whether the software version of the new board is
consistent with the board version matching table.

If... Then...

The board version is Go to 8.

consistent with the board
version matching table,

The board version is a. Ensure that the program files of the board in the OMU
inconsistent with the board active workspace installation\bin\fam on the OMU are
version matching table, correct. If the program files are incorrect, contact Huawei
engineers.
b. Run the RST BRD command to reset the board.
c. Go to 5.

NOTE:
You can obtain the correct board version matching table from the version matching documents.

8. Verify this board is functioning correctly by testing the CS services with dialing and PS services
with web browsing.

Follow-up Procedure
Record the name and the bar code of the replaced board. Check whether there are obvious physical
damages, such as the distorted pin, broken pin, or burnt board. If there is any damage, fill in BSC6900
Site Maintenance Record Form and pack the replaced board. When packing a board, pay attention to
the following points:
Wear an ESD wrist strap or a pair of ESD gloves.
Ensure that each ESD bag or case holds only one board.
When packing multiple boards, isolate them with ESD materials.
Contact the local Huawei office to dispose of the replaced board.

NOTE:
You may obtain the name and the PCB version from the panel or bottom of the faulty board.