Side Clip Gbics; Installing The Side Clip Gbic - Enterasys Matrix E1 1H582-25 Installation Manual

Installing Optional GBICs
Figure 3-3 Different Physical Styles of GBICs
Side Clip
After installing a GBIC, refer to
3.5.1

Side Clip GBICs

This section applies only to side clip GBICs.
CAUTION: Damage can result to the GBIC and host 1G-2GBIC if the directions in this
section are not followed carefully.
Refer to Appendix C
CAUTION: The GBIC, 1G-2GBIC, and 1H582-xx 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 GBIC, 1G-2GBIC, and the host device. Always
leave the GBIC in the antistatic bag in which it was shipped or an equivalent antistatic
container until ready to install it.
3.5.1.1

Installing the Side Clip GBIC

To install the GBICs, refer to
1. Attach the antistatic strap (refer to the instructions in the antistatic wrist strap package) before
removing the GBIC from the antistatic packaging.
2. Remove the GBIC from the packaging.
3-8 Hardware Installation
À
Section 3.8
for cable specifications for the GBICs.
Figure 3-4 and proceed as follows:
Á
Locking Bar
for details on connecting the GBIC to the network.