Locking Bar Gpims; Installing The Locking Bar Gpim; Gpim Metal Locking Bar Positions - Enterasys SmartSwitch 6G302-06 Installation Manual

Installing Options into the 6G306-06
3.2.2

Locking Bar GPIMs

This section describes how to install and remove GPIMs that are equipped with a metal locking
bar.
Refer to Appendix C
CAUTION: This section applies only to GPIMs equipped with a metal locking bar.
Damage can result to the GPIM and module if the directions in this manual are not
followed carefully.
The GPIM and the module 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 GPIM or module. Always leave the GPIM in the antistatic bag or
an equivalent antistatic container when not installed.
3.2.2.1

Installing the Locking Bar GPIM

Install the GPIM into the module as follows:
1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions in the antistatic wrist strap package)
before removing the GPIM from the antistatic packaging.
2. Remove the GPIM from the packaging.
3. If there is a protective dust cover on the port, remove it from the GPIM.
4. Hold the GPIM with the top of the body facing up, as shown in
Figure 3-4 GPIM Metal Locking Bar Positions
5. Lift the GPIM metal locking bar upwards as far as it can go. Refer to
6. Hold the GPIM with the network port facing away from the module. The 20-pin connector
should be facing towards the empty GPIM slot. See
3-6 Installation
for cable specifications for the GPIMs.
Figure 3-4.
Figure
Figure 3-2 to orient the GPIM.
3-4, View A.