Holding A Card; Figure 37: Card Edges - Juniper SRX 5600 Hardware Manual

This section discusses how to hold cards in both the vertical and horizontal positions.
Regardless of orientation, this section uses the same terms for all four edges of the
card (see Figure 37 on page 87):
NOTE: The instructions in this section apply to all card types.

Figure 37: Card Edges

Holding a Card

When you carry a card, you can hold it either vertically or horizontally.
NOTE: A card weighs up to 13.1 lb (5.9 kg). Be prepared to accept the full weight of
the card as you lift it.
Faceplate—Edge of the card that has connectors to which you connect cables or
sockets for SFP or XFP transceivers
Connector edge—Edge opposite the faceplate; this edge has the connectors that
attach to the midplane
Top edge—Edge at the top of the card when it is vertical
Bottom edge—Edge at the bottom of the card when it is vertical
Chapter 11: Maintaining Hardware Components
Handling and Storing Cards
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