3.5
INSTALLING AN OPTIONAL MINI-GBIC
This section describes how to install a Mini-GBIC.
Caution: Carefully follow the instructions in this manual to avoid damaging the Mini-GBIC and
switch.
The Mini-GBIC and switch are sensitive to static discharges. Use an antistatic wrist strap and
observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result in damage to the
Mini-GBIC and switch. Always leave the Mini-GBIC in the antistatic bag or an equivalent antistatic
container when not installed.
To prepare and install a Mini-GBIC, proceed as follows:
Preparation
Before installing the Mini-GBIC, proceed as follows:
1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions in the antistatic wrist strap package)
before removing the Mini-GBIC from the antistatic packaging.
2. Remove the Mini-GBIC from the packaging.
3. If there is a protective dust cover (see
at this time.
Installation
To install a Mini-GBIC, refer to
1. Hold the Mini-GBIC
➂
connector
facing the switch port slot
2. Carefully align the Mini-GBIC
3. Push the Mini-GBIC
place. This completes the Mini-GBIC installation.
Figure
Figure 3-3
and proceed as follows:
➀
➁
with the top side
➃
➀
with the switch port slot
➀
into the switch port slot
➄
3-3,
) on the Mini-GBIC port, do not remove it
facing up (as shown in
.
➃
.
➃
until the Mini-GBIC "clicks" and locks into
Installing an Optional Mini-GBIC
Figure
3-3) and its 7-pin edge
Hardware Installation
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