Installing Sfms - Alcatel OMNISWITCH 8800 Getting Started Manual

Installing SFMs

Once you are properly grounded, you may begin installing the
Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs) on the back side of the chas-
sis. Because electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage switch
components such as the Switch Fabric Modules, you must
always ground yourself properly before removing or adding a
module. Refer to page 12 for more information.
Note. See "Installing the Network Interface (NI) and
Chassis Management Modules (CMMs)"
information on installing CMMs and NIs.
SFMs may be installed in SFM slots 1 through 5. A minimum
of four (4) SFMs are required for switch operations; the fifth
SFM provides redundancy. For more information on redun-
dancy, refer to page 52 or, for detailed information, refer to
your OmniSwitch 8800 Hardware Users Guide.
More Information on Slot Numbering. For a diagram
showing the chassis layout and slot positions, refer to
51.
18 Installing the Hardware
To install an SFM, follow the steps here.
on page 13 for
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Note. To further reduce exposure to electrostatic discharge
(ESD) and physical damage, do not remove more than one
SFM at a time from the factory packaging. Unpack one
SFM, immediately install the SFM in the chassis, then
repeat the sequence for another SFM.
1
Holding the SFM in both hands, carefully slide it into
the chassis card guide. The component side of the board
should face up.
2 The SFM should slide in easily. Do not force the SFM
into the slot. If any resistance is encountered, ensure the
SFM is aligned properly in the card guide.
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