Installing And Removing The Optional Interface Module - 3Com 5500-EI Getting Started Manual

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Removing an SFP
Transceiver
Installing and
Removing the
Optional Interface
Module
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WITCH
4 Check the LEDs on the front of the switch to ensure that it is operating
correctly. Refer to the section entitled "LEDs" on page 18 for more
information.
To remove the transceiver (it is not necessary to power-down your
switch):
1 Disconnect the cable from the transceiver.
2 Move the wire release lever downwards until it is pointing toward you.
3 Pull the wire release lever toward you to release the catch mechanism;
the transceiver will then easily slide out.
The Optional Interface Module is hot-swappable. To install the Optional
Interface Module:
1 Wear an ESD wrist strip that is well grounded and remove the module
from the package.
2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the blank filler panel from the slot
where you plan to install the module.
3 Hold the module's front panel with both hands, align the module with
the guides in the slot, and slide it gently into the slot. Push the module
until it is fully in position.
4 Fasten the captive screws to fix the module using the Phillips screwdriver.
Note: Keep the removed blank panel for future use. When you use the
Phillips screwdriver or power screwdriver to fasten captive screws on both
sides of the module, make sure the captive force momentum is not larger
than 0.4 Nom.
To remove the module,:
1 Wear an ESD wrist strip that is well grounded.
2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the captive screws at both sides of
the module.
3 Pull the module towards you until it is completely apart from the chassis
bottom.