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Maintain the Solid-State Drive in a QFX5250 Switch

The QFX5250 switch supports two 200-GB SSDs. You cannot install or remove the SSDs when the switch is powered-on. You must shut down the switch before replacing the SSD. The SSDs are preinstalled in the switch.

Remove the Solid-State Drive from a QFX5250 Switch

Before you remove a solid-state drive (SSD) from the device, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage.

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove an SSD from a QFX5250 switch:

  • ESD grounding strap

  • Antistatic bag or an antistatic mat

  • Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1

Note:

An SSD heatsink covers the two SSDs in the liquid-cooled QFX5250 model, QFX5250-64OE-L. After removing the SSD cover, remove the heatsink. You cannot remove the SSD without removing the heatsink.
  1. Place the antistatic bag or the antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
  2. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the rack.
  3. Turn the switch chassis upside down and locate the SSD cover plate.
  4. Remove the three screws securing the SSD cover plate by using the Phillips (+) screwdriver.
    Figure 1: Remove the SSD Cover Plate for QFX5250-64OE-L (Liquid-cooled Model) Remove the SSD Cover Plate for QFX5250-64OE-L (Liquid-cooled Model)
    Table 1: Components on the QFX5250 SSD
    Callout Item

    1

    SSD cover plate

    2

    SSD heatsink

    3

    SSD
  5. Remove the four screws holding the SSD heatsink in place.
    Note: Only the liquid-cooled model of QFX5250 switch has a heatsink.
  6. Remove the single screw holding the SSD in place and slide the drive out of its slot.
    Figure 2: Remove the SSD Remove the SSD
  7. Place the SSD in an electrostatic bag or on an antistatic mat.
  8. Place the SSD cover plate back on the chassis and tighten the three screws securing the SSD cover plate.

Install the Solid-State Drive in a QFX5250 Switch

Before you install an SSD in the device, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage.

Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to install an SSD in the QFX5250 switch:

  • ESD grounding strap

  • Antistatic bag containing the SSD or an antistatic mat

  • Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1

  1. Place the antistatic bag or the antistatic mat on a flat, stable surface.
  2. Wrap and fasten one end of the ESD grounding strap around your bare wrist, and connect the other end of the strap to the ESD point on the rack.
  3. Turn the switch upside down and locate the SSD cover plate.
  4. If the screws are not already removed, remove the three screws securing the SSD cover plate by using the Phillips (+) screwdriver.
    Figure 3: Remove the SSD Cover Plate for QFX5250-64OE-L (Liquid-Cooled Model) Remove the SSD Cover Plate for QFX5250-64OE-L (Liquid-Cooled Model)
    Table 2: Components on the QFX5250 SSD
    Callout Item

    1

    SSD cover plate

    2

    SSD heatsink

    3

    SSD
  5. If the screws are not already removed, remove the four screws securing the SSD heatsink by using the Phillips (+) screwdriver.
    Note: Only the liquid-cooled model of QFX5250 switch has a heatsink.
  6. Slide the drive into the SSD slot and tighten the single screw holding the SSD.
    Figure 4: Install the SSDs Install the SSDs
  7. Place the SSD heatsink back on the chassis and tighten the single screw securing each of the SSD heatsink in place.
  8. Place the SSD cover plate back on the chassis and tighten the three screws securing the SSD cover plate.
    Figure 5: Replace the SSD Cover Plate for QFX5250-64OE-L (Liquid-Cooled Model) Replace the SSD Cover Plate for QFX5250-64OE-L (Liquid-Cooled Model)