Removing The Locking Bar Gbic; Installing Optional Mini-Gbics - Enterasys Matrix E1 Series Installation Manual

6. Once the GBIC 20-pin connector ➅ has been firmly seated into the port slot, push down on the
GBIC metal locking bar until it clicks into place as shown in View B. Do NOT force the locking
bar into the locked position. If there is significant resistance while attempting to close the
locking bar, remove the GBIC. Inspect it for any problems with the connectors. If there are any
problems, contact Enterasys Networks for technical support (refer to
Section 1.4). If there are no problems, re-insert the GBIC carefully, and firmly seat it in the port
slot connector.
3.5.2.2

Removing the Locking Bar GBIC

CAUTION: Do NOT remove a GBIC from a slot without unlocking the metal locking bar.
This can damage the GBIC.
The GBIC, 1G-2GBIC, and 1G58x-09 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
GBIC in the antistatic bag or an equivalent antistatic container when not installed.
To remove a 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 or dust protectors connected to the GBIC.
3. Locate and lift the metal locking bar
View A. This unlocks the GBIC from the port.
4. While holding the metal locking bar in the upwards position, grasp the sides of the GBIC and
pull it out of the 1G-2GBIC.
5. If storing or shipping the GBIC, insert the protective dust cover into the GBIC to protect the fiber
ports.
3.6

INSTALLING OPTIONAL MINI-GBICs

This section describes how to install a Mini-GBIC into a 1G-2MGBIC Ethernet expansion module.
CAUTION: Carefully follow the instructions in this manual to avoid damaging the
Mini-GBIC and 1G-2MGBIC.
The Mini-GBIC, 1G-2MGBIC, and 1G58x-09 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 Mini-GBIC, 1G-2MGBIC, or 1G58x-09. Always leave
the Mini-GBIC in the antistatic bag or an equivalent antistatic container when not
installed.
,
1G-2GBIC, and 1G58x-09. Always leave the
➂
upwards as far as it will go, as shown in
Removing the Locking Bar GBIC
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