Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge; Installing A Gigastack Gbic - Cisco GigaStack WS-X3500-XL Hardware Installation Manual

Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge

Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge

Installing a GigaStack GBIC

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Before you install the GigaStack GBIC, ground yourself by touching the metal
part of the chassis to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD). You should also keep
the GigaStack GBIC in its antistatic shielded bag until you are ready for
installation.
Gigabit Ethernet switches are shipped without the GigaStack GBIC. However,
you can install the GBIC into GigaStack GBIC slots, as shown in
Install a GigaStack GBIC as follows:
Remove the GigaStack GBIC from its protective packaging.
If you want to use the GigaStack cable connector (hereafter referred to as the
clip), see the "Attaching the GBIC Clip" section on page
Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger, and insert it into the
GBIC slot on a switch front panel, as shown in
Catalyst 2900 XL 1000BASE-X module slot, as shown in
The GigaStack GBIC is keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.
Slide the GigaStack GBIC through the flap covering the opening into the slot until
you hear a click. The click means the GigaStack GBIC is locked into the slot.
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