Fortinet FortiGate-7000E Series Manual page 15

Hardware installation
4. Continue pushing the module into the slot until the levers engage with the sides of
the chassis slot.
Insert the module by applying moderate force to the front faceplate (not the levers) to slide the module into the slot. The
module should glide smoothly. If you encounter any resistance, the module could be aligned incorrectly. Pull the module
back out and try inserting it again.
Apply moderate force to
push the module slowly
5. Close both levers by pushing them into contact with the module front panel.
Closing the levers draws the module into the chassis slot and connects the module rear connectors to the chassis
backplane. The design of the levers leaves gaps to compensate for tolerances. So even when the levers are fully closed,
the module may not be fully into position and in contact with the chassis backplane.
FIM-7901E Processing Module Guide
into the slot.
Rotate to close
Levers closed
Module alignment pin
inserted into chassis
Stop Position
Levers engage with chassis
Small gap between the
module and the chassis
when levers are closed.
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