Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-5001A Hardware Manual page 62

Installing the RAM DIMMs
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Caution: FortiGate-5000 series and FortiSwitch-5000 series modules must be protected
from static discharge and physical shock. Only handle or work with FortiGate-5000 series
and FortiSwitch-5000 series modules at a static-free workstation. Always wear a grounded
electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist or ankle strap when handling FortiGate-5000
series or FortiSwitch-5000 series modules.
1 Attach the ESD wrist or ankle strap to your wrist or ankle and to an ESD socket or
to a bare metal surface on a chassis or frame.
Caution: Handle DIMMs by the edges only. DIMMs are ESD-sensitive components that
can be damaged by mishandling.
2 Remove RAM DIMMs from their antistatic packaging.
3 Insert each RAM DIMM perpendicular to the RAM DIMM slots. Push the DIMM
firmly into place using the minimum amount of force required. When the DIMM is
properly seated, the socket guide posts click into place.
Do not use excessive force when installing a DIMM.
The RAM slots allow only one alignment of each RAM DIM. If you cannot lock the
locking levers the DIM is not aligned correctly or is in upside-down.
Figure 32: Location of FortiGate-5001FA2 RAM DIMM slots
RAM DIMM
slots
JP3
Front Faceplate
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