Removing The Side Clip Gbic; Locking Bar Gbics - Enterasys Matrix E1 1H582-25 Installation Manual

Installing Optional GBICs
3.5.1.2

Removing the Side Clip GBIC

CAUTION: Do NOT remove a GBIC from a slot without unlocking the tabs. This can
damage the GBIC.
CAUTION: The GBIC, 1G-2GBIC, and 1H582-xx are sensitive to static discharges. Use
an antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the GBIC, 1G-2GBIC, and the host device. Always
leave the GBIC in the antistatic bag in which it was shipped or an equivalent antistatic
container until ready to install it.
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To remove the GBIC from the 1G-2GBIC, proceed as follows:
1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions in the antistatic wrist strap package)
before removing the GBIC.
2. Remove any cables connected to the GBIC.
3. Refer to Figure 3-4. Locate the locking tabs
4. Squeeze both locking tabs
GBIC out of the port.
5. If storing or shipping the GBIC, insert the dust protector into the GBIC to protect the fiber ports.
3.5.2

Locking Bar GBICs

This section describes how to install and remove GBICs that are equipped with a metal locking bar.
Refer to Appendix C
CAUTION: This section applies only to GBICs equipped with a metal locking bar.
Damage can result to the GBIC and 1G-2GBIC if the directions in this manual are not
followed carefully.
The GBIC, 1G-2GBIC, and 1H582-xx are sensitive to static discharges. Use an
antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to
do so could result in damage to the GBIC, 1G-2GBIC, and the host device. Always leave
the GBIC in the antistatic bag in which it was shipped or an equivalent antistatic
container until ready to install it.
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in towards the center of the GBIC
for GBIC cable specifications.
on the side of the GBIC .
and hold, and then pull the