Replacing Memory Modules
This section describes how to remove and replace memory modules in the xx70, Interceptor 9600, and Core 3500 appliances. This section includes the following procedures:
Replacing Memory Modules in 1U Appliances
This section describes how to replace memory modules in 1U appliances. The following diagram illustrates memory module slot locations in these appliances.
Figure: Memory Module Slot Locations in 1U Appliances
When adding new memory to the 1U appliances, add the memory in the blue slots first. Once the blue slots are full, populate the black slots. Use the lowest lettered/numbered slots first.
To replace the memory modules in the 1U appliances
1. Power down the appliance.
2. Remove the chassis cover.
3. Remove the air duct.
4. Press the ejector tabs on the memory slots down and outward, and gently pull the memory module out of the slot.
5. Replace the memory module with an approved memory module of the same size.
Note: Replacing the existing memory module with a module of a different size causes the appliance to fail. You must use approved memory modules. Contact Riverbed Support at https://support.riverbed.com to obtain the correct memory modules.
6. Align the memory-module edge connector with the slot alignment keys and insert it into the slot.
The module slot has two alignment keys that allow you to install the module in only one direction.
Figure: Inserting the Memory Modules into the Connector Slot and Securing
7. Press down on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling up on the ejectors with your index fingers to lock the module into the slot.
8. Ensure that all ejector tabs are in the upright locked position.
9. Replace the chassis cover.
10. Replace the power cords and peripherals.
11. Power on the appliance.
Replacing Memory Modules in 2U Appliances
This section describes how to replace memory modules in the 2U appliances.
The following diagram shows memory module slot locations in these appliances.
Figure: Memory Module Slot Locations in 2U Appliances
When adding new memory to the 2U appliances, add the memory in the blue slots first. Once the blue slots are full, populate the black slots. Use the lowest lettered/numbered slots first.
To replace memory modules in the 2U appliances
1. Power down the appliance.
2. Remove the chassis cover.
3. Remove the air duct.
4. Press the ejector tabs on the memory slots down and outward, and gently pull the memory module out of the slot.
5. Replace the memory module with an approved memory module of the same size.
Note: Replacing the existing memory module with a module of a different size causes the appliance to fail. You must use approved memory modules. Contact Riverbed Support at https://support.riverbed.com to obtain the correct memory modules.
6. Align the memory-module edge connector with the slot alignment keys and insert it into the slot.
The module slot has two alignment keys that allow you to install the module in only one direction.
Figure: Inserting the Memory Modules into the Connector Slot and Securing
7. Press down on the memory module with your thumbs while pulling up on the ejectors with your index fingers to lock the module into the slot.
8. Ensure that all ejector tabs are in the upright locked position.
9. Replace the chassis cover.
10. Replace the power cords and peripherals.
11. Power on the appliance.