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Install I/O Modules in a Fabric Interconnect F1‐15
Caution -
out of its shipping package or the Fabric Interconnect chassis, make sure you place it in an ESD
safe bag or on a grounded work surface such as a rubberized work mat.
Using the I/O Module Lock
The I/O module lock operates in a 90-degree arc, and the slot in the handle indicates the
position of the module's lock.
positions for the locking I/O Modules. This locking mechanism is supported on all models of
Fabric Interconnect.
TABLE 1
I/O Module Lock Positions
Position
Slot on Handle
Closed/
For the Fabric Interconnect F1-15,
Locked
the locked position is horizontal (0
degree angle)
For the Fabric Interconnect F1-4, the
locked position is vertical (90 degree
angle)
Open/
For the Fabric Interconnect F1-15,
Unlocked
the open position is vertical (90
degree angle)
For the Fabric Interconnect F1-4, the
open position is horizontal (0 degree
angle)
Install I/O Modules in a Fabric Interconnect F1‐15
To install I/O Modules in a Fabric Interconnect F1-15, you will need a #2 Phillips (cross-head)
screwdriver.
With the exception of the Management module, which must be installed in Slot 16 of the
chassis, the I/O modules may be installed in any of the remaining 15 slots. All I/O modules may
be installed or removed while the system is running. This procedure is supported by all models
of Fabric Interconnect F1-15.
Caution -
overtighten screws or they can break.
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When installing the I/O Modules: - wear an ESD wrist strap - When the hardware is
Table 1, "I/O Module Lock Positions," on page 70
Comments
When the module lock is closed, the module cannot be removed or inserted. In
this position, the module is held in place by a metal tab that contacts the Fabric
Interconnect's frame and prohibits moving the module around in its slot.
To unlock the module, use a screwdriver to turn the module handle 90 degrees
counter- clockwise until the handle is in the "open" position.
When the module lock is open, the module can be removed and inserted. In this
position, the module is held in its slot by only the module socket connecting to the
Fabric Interconnect's midplane.
This position is not supported for runtime operating of any I/O module. Modules
should be unlocked only temporarily, for example during a module swap, then
locked into place for runtime operation.
To lock the module in place by turning the knob 90 degrees clockwise until the
handle is in the "closed" position.
When tightening screws, make sure to tighten them to lightly snug. Do not
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