Blackdiamond Series Blank Front Panels; Installing A Blank Front Panel - Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 8800 Series Hardware Installation Manual

4 Grasp the module front panel with one hand, and slide the module out of the chassis. Place your
free hand under the metal panel to support the weight of the module.
CAUTION
To prevent ESD damage, handle the module by the metal panel edges only. Never touch the components on the
PCB or the pins on any of the connectors.
5 Immediately place the module into an antistatic bag to protect it from ESD damage and to prevent
dust from collecting on the module connectors.
6 If you are not going to install a replacement module, cover the slot with a blank faceplate. To install
a replacement module, follow the installation procedure starting
NOTE
Leave the ESD-preventive wrist strap permanently connected to the chassis so that it is always available when you
need to handle ESD-sensitive components.

BlackDiamond Series Blank Front Panels

BlackDiamond switches are shipped with blank front panels installed over one or more chassis slots.
You can remove or install a blank front panel at any time without disrupting network services.
Complete the action of installing a blank front panel in a reasonable time-frame to avoid disruption to
adequate airflow.
CAUTION
All unoccupied slots in a BlackDiamond 8800 or 12800 series switch must have blank front panels correctly
installed to ensure conformance to FCC requirements as well as to maintain adequate airflow through the switch.
You need the following tools and equipment to install or remove a blank front panel:
ESD-preventive wrist strap
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#2 Phillips screwdriver
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Installing a Blank Front Panel

To install the blank front panel:
1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the metal end to the ground
receptacle on the BlackDiamond chassis.
On a BlackDiamond 12804 or 8800 series chassis or a BlackDiamond 12808 chassis, the ground
receptacle is at the top left corner.
On a BlackDiamond 12802 chassis, the ground receptacle is at the top right corner.
2 Align the blank front panel over the open slot on the chassis (see
On a BlackDiamond 8800 series or 12800 series chassis, make sure that the EMI gasket is on the top
of the panel and the stenciled part number is right side up.
On a BlackDiamond 10808 chassis, position the blank front panel with the EMI gasket to the right.
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BlackDiamond Series Blank Front Panels

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