Inserting Fims And Fpms - Fortinet FortiGate-7000F Series System Manual

FortiGate-7000F hardware assembly and rack mounting

Inserting FIMs and FPMs

All FortiGate-7000F chassis are shipped with a protective front panel installed in the chassis to protect internal chassis
components. This panel must be removed before you install FIMs and FPMs.
Insert FIMs into chassis slots 1 and 2. Insert FPMs into chassis slots 3 to 12.
To insert FIM and FPM modules, see the guide supplied with the module.
FortiGate-7121F System Guide
Do not operate the FortiGate-7000F chassis with open slots on the front or back panel. For
optimum cooling performance and safety, each chassis front panel slot must contain an FIM or
FPM or an FIM or FPM blank panel (also called a dummy card). In addition, all cooling fan
trays, power supplies or power supply slot covers must be installed while the chassis is
operating. The FPM blank panels shipped with the chassis package should be kept available
in case an FIM or FPM is removed from the chassis. If an FIM or FPM fails and you don't have
a replacement FIM or FPM or an available blank panel, you should keep the failed FIM or FPM
in the chassis slot until you receive a replacement.
FIM and FPM backplane connectors are shipped with a backplane connector protection label
and plastic cover. Before inserting the FIM or FPM module into the chassis slot, remove the
label and plastic cover and check the backplane connectors to make sure they are clean and
undamaged.
To install an FIM or FPM into a chassis, carefully slide the module all the way into the chassis
slot, close the module levers to seat the module into the slot, and tighten the secure screws to
make sure the module is fully engaged with the backplane and secured. You must also make
sure that the power sliders are fully closed by gently pushing them down.
Installation Highlights:
1. Remove backplane connector protection label.
2. Module levers must be closed.
3. Secure screws must be tightened.
4. Power sliders must be fully closed for the module to get power and start up.
If the module is not receiving power all LEDs remain off.
All FIM and FPM modules must be protected from static discharge and physical shock. Only
handle or work with these modules at a static-free workstation. Always wear a grounded
electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap when handling modules.
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